dementia manager - aged care

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Dementia Manager (Registered Nurse) to provide clinical leadership and operational management for a specialized Memory Support Cottage.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Clinical & Operational Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day supervision, mentoring, and guidance of staff within the Memory Support Unit, fostering evidence-based dementia care approaches.
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• Resident & Family Advocacy: Act as the primary Care Partner and main point of contact for families regarding care updates, changes in condition, and support needs.
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• Quality & Compliance: Monitor quality indicators, manage incidents/feedback, oversee SIRS reporting, and champion continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.
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• People & Culture: Lead staff recruitment, onboarding, training compliance, leave management, and annual performance reviews.
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• Financial Stewardship: Demonstrate a sound understanding of the Cottage budget and contribute to effective resource and consumables management.
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• Environment & Engagement: Ensure the physical environment supports resident safety and comfort, while promoting a robust, evidence-based activities program.
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Requirements

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• Qualifications: Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
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• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience, with proven recent experience specializing in dementia care.
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• Industry Connection: Demonstrated awareness of and engagement with key aged care dementia-related networks is highly desirable.
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• Leadership Capabilities: Strong emotional intelligence, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a proven track record of building cohesive teams.
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• Compliance: Strict adherence to the Aged Care Quality Standards and Workplace Health and Safety practices.
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What's on Offer

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• A leadership role where you can truly influence practice and culture.
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• The opportunity to work with a values-driven organization focused on dignity and kindness.
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• A supportive environment with ongoing professional development.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.