Senior Dementia Care RN – Specialist Unit Leader

Publicroles; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Specialist Dementia Care Unit. You will provide person-centred, evidence-based nursing care to residents with severe dementia and complex behaviours.

Work closely with residents, families and a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, supporting strategies that enhance quality of life and wellbeing, with emphasis on non-pharmacological interventions and risk

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in dementia care.
• Experience with behaviour support and risk management.
• Clinical leadership and supervision of care staff.

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 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.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to care workers and other team members.

Job description

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Specialist Dementia Care Unit. You will provide person-centred, evidence-based nursing care to residents with severe dementia and complex behaviours.

Work closely with residents, families and a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, supporting strategies that enhance quality of life and wellbeing, with emphasis on non-pharmacological interventions and risk