Registered Nurse - Specialist Dementia Care Unit

ARRCS; Alice Springs; Hybrid; AUD 71,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Work, Life, Balance with rosteringFlex

Relocation support up to $5,000

In-house Clinical Education team

Job summary

ARRCS in Alice Springs, Northern Territory is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Specialist Dementia Care Unit, delivering person-centred, evidence-based nursing care to older people with severe dementia and complex behavioural symptoms.

You will provide clinical leadership, assess needs, and collaborate with families and a multidisciplinary team to support quality of life and wellbeing while guiding less experienced clinicians in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or similar discipline.
• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification dated within the previous 12 months.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check lodged or received prior to commencement.
• National Police Check dated within three months of commencement.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing and dementia care.
• Assess residents' needs and develop, implement and review individualised care plans.
• Identify triggers for responsive behaviours and implement non-pharmacological strategies.
• Contribute to behaviour support plans and clinical risk management strategies.
• Monitor and document changes in residents' cognition, behaviour, health and wellbeing.
• Participate in and lead case conferences and care reviews.
• Provide clinical guidance, delegation and supervision to Personal Care Workers and other team members.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, GPs and the broader multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to quality improvement, accreditation, safety and clinical governance activities.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

Current CPR certification within 12 months

NDIS Worker Screening Check

National Police Check within 3 months

Current Driver's Licence

Job description

Registered Nurse - Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Make a meaningful difference through specialist dementia care

Are you a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with a genuine passion for supporting older people living with dementia?

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Specialised Behavioural Unit, providing person-centred, evidence-based nursing care to older people living with severe dementia and complex behavioural and psychological symptoms.

This is an opportunity to use your clinical skills, dementia experience and leadership capabilities to make a meaningful difference to residents, their families and carers.

About the role

Working closely with residents, families, carers and the multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised care while supporting strategies that enhance quality of life, independence and wellbeing.

A key focus of the position is understanding responsive behaviours, identifying potential triggers and implementing appropriate non-pharmacological interventions. You will contribute to behaviour support and risk management plans while monitoring changes in cognition, behaviour and wellbeing.

You will also provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to Personal Care Workers and less experienced clinicians, helping foster a collaborative and high-quality care environment.

Remuneration

This position is available with the below remuneration package:

• Penalty driven hourly rate of an Aged Care Registered Nurse Level 2 - (AM rate) $51.26 / hour - $53.84 / hour ($101,290 - $106,400) gross base.
• Exclusive $50,000 PA bonus structure for your first year (12 months) of continuous employment. (conditions apply).
• $25,000 gross (pro-rata for PT) less tax upon successful completion of probation.
• $25,000 gross (pro-rata for PT) less tax payable after completion of a further 6 consecutive months service with bonus payments ceasing upon the completion of one (1) year of continuous service.
• Access to full salary sacrifice benefits through Eziway Salary Packaging.
• The ability to have 'Work, Life, Balance' with flexibility on rostering and working for a family friendly organisation.
• Access to a skilled and resourced in-house Clinical Education team to support you not only on Aged Care legislation, but to continue to work with you with personal, clinical and professional development.
• Employment terms under a lucrative enterprise agreement which allows for overtime rates, weekend, evening shifts, public holiday rates and additional allowances.
• Relocation support of up to $5,000.

Key responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing and dementia care.
• Assess residents' needs and develop, implement and review individualised care plans.
• Identify triggers for responsive behaviours and implement appropriate non-pharmacological strategies.
• Contribute to behaviour support plans and clinical risk management strategies.
• Monitor and document changes in residents' cognition, behaviour, health and wellbeing.
• Participate in and, where appropriate, lead case conferences and care reviews.
• Provide clinical guidance, delegation and supervision to Personal Care Workers and other team members.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, GPs, allied health professionals and the broader multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Contribute to quality improvement, accreditation, safety and clinical governance activities.

About you

You will be a confident and compassionate Registered Nurse who understands the complexities of caring for older people living with severe or advanced dementia.

You will bring strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to remain person-centred when responding to complex behaviours. Importantly, you will be comfortable providing leadership and support to others while working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will require:

• Bachelor of Nursing or similar discipline.
• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification dated within the previous 12 months.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check lodged or received prior to commencement.
• National Police Check dated within three months of commencement.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Highly regarded - We would particularly welcome applicants with:

• Experience in aged care, residential care or community-based dementia services.
• Recent clinical experience supporting people living with dementia and managing challenging behaviours.
• Dementia care or older person mental health specialisation.
• Postgraduate qualifications in aged care or gerontology.
• Training in behaviour support, cognitive assessment or dementia-specific interventions.
• Current First Aid Certificate.

About ARRCS

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) provides residential aged care and home care services across the Northern Territory and South Australia. ARRCS takes a holistic approach to care and places deep respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Elders at the heart of its work.

Our values of Compassion, Respect, Justice, Working Together and Leading Through Learning guide how we support the people in our care, their families and each other.

Ready to make a difference?

Registered Nurse - Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Healthcare & Medical Nursing - Aged Care

Alice Springs Northern Territory Australia