RN – Specialised Dementia Care Unit

Bene; Booleroo Centre; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time AM shifts

Specialist dementia care environment

Salary packaging options

Values-led organisation

Job summary

Bene Aged Care is seeking a highly experienced Registered Nurse to join the Specialised Dementia Care Unit at St Agnes Residential Facility in South Australia. You will deliver high-quality clinical care for residents living with dementia, promoting dignity and person-centred care while guiding care teams.

The role requires a current AHPRA RN registration, at least four years' dementia care experience in residential aged care or memory support, and demonstrated leadership and assessment skills.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 4 years' recent dementia care experience in residential aged care or related settings.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to mentor care teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based, person-centred nursing care for residents with dementia.
• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and monitor health and wellbeing.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
• Support residents with complex behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
• Lead, mentor and support Care Workers and Enrolled Nurses on shift.
• Develop and review care plans with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Dementia care

Leadership

Communication

Clinical judgement

BPSD management

Police check

First Aid

Manual Handling

Job description

Bene Aged Care is seeking a highly experienced Registered Nurse to join the Specialised Dementia Care Unit at St Agnes Residential Facility in South Australia. You will deliver high-quality clinical care for residents living with dementia, promoting dignity and person-centred care while guiding care teams.

The role requires a current AHPRA RN registration, at least four years' dementia care experience in residential aged care or memory support, and demonstrated leadership and assessment skills.