Senior RN – Specialist Dementia Care Unit Lead

Queensland Treasury Corporation; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Relocation support up to $5,000

Flexible rostering and work‑life model

Job summary

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) seeks a Registered Nurse for its Specialist Dementia Care Unit in Alice Springs. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based, person-centred care to residents with severe dementia and complex behaviours.

You will lead and support the care team, assess and review individual plans, and collaborate with families, GPs and a multidisciplinary team to maintain quality of life and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification (within 12 months).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check lodged or received prior to commencement.
• National Police Check 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 care plans.
• Identify triggers for responsive behaviours and implement non-pharmacological strategies.
• Contribute to behaviour support plans and clinical risk management.
• Monitor and document changes in cognition, behaviour, health, and wellbeing.
• Provide clinical guidance and supervision to Personal Care Workers and others.

Skills

Nursing

Dementia care

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) seeks a Registered Nurse for its Specialist Dementia Care Unit in Alice Springs. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based, person-centred care to residents with severe dementia and complex behaviours.

You will lead and support the care team, assess and review individual plans, and collaborate with families, GPs and a multidisciplinary team to maintain quality of life and wellbeing.