Memory Care Nurse Leader (Dementia)

Randstad; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Dementia Manager (Registered Nurse) to provide clinical leadership and operational management for a Memory Support Cottage. Lead day-to-day supervision, mentor staff, and champion evidence-based dementia care approaches.

You will act as the primary Care Partner for families, monitor quality indicators, and drive continuous improvement while overseeing recruitment, training, and budget stewardship in a values-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience, with dementia care specialization.
• Desirable: engagement with aged care dementia networks.
• Strong emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and problem-solving with proven team-building.
• Compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and Workplace Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Clinical & Operational Leadership of the Memory Support Unit: supervise staff, mentor, and promote evidence-based dementia care.
• Act as primary Care Partner and family contact for care updates and support needs.
• Monitor quality indicators, manage incidents/feedback, oversee SIRS reporting, drive Quality Improvement.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance reviews.
• Oversee budget, resource and consumables management for the Cottage.
• Ensure environment supports resident safety and engaging activities program.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Dementia care

Staff mentoring

Quality improvement

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

Randstad is seeking an experienced Dementia Manager (Registered Nurse) to provide clinical leadership and operational management for a Memory Support Cottage. Lead day-to-day supervision, mentor staff, and champion evidence-based dementia care approaches.

You will act as the primary Care Partner for families, monitor quality indicators, and drive continuous improvement while overseeing recruitment, training, and budget stewardship in a values-driven setting.