Registered Nurse - Community Dementia Support
Make a meaningful impact in the community by supporting individuals living with dementia and their caregivers through compassionate, person-centred care.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 12
Requisition ID: REQ547244
Location: Narrabri Community Health Service
The Benefits
- Experience the perfect blend of work, nature, and community, with friendly locals and a strong sense of belonging.
- Get involved in local sports like water polo, rugby, netball, and bushwalking clubs—there’s something for everyone.
- Varied responsibilities, including cognitive screenings, ACAT assessments, and emergency response.
- Access to orientation programs, clinical supervision, mentoring, and Northern Clinical Networks meetings.
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees).
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees).
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance.
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
The Role
As a Registered Nurse - Community Dementia Support, you will provide safe, compassionate, and person-centred care for clients living with dementia in the community. Collaborating with clients, families, carers, and the multidisciplinary team, you will help achieve individual goals and outcomes. This role focuses on supporting not only the person with dementia but also their caregivers, offering education, counselling, and advocacy to assist them in making informed decisions. You will work closely with the Memory and Cognitive Clinical Nurse Specialist, support Geriatrician clinics, conduct comprehensive cognitive screenings, and respond effectively to emergency situations. Responsibilities also include episodic care coordination, performing ACAT assessments, and maintaining accurate documentation within electronic systems.
The successful applicant will mentor new staff, supervise nursing students, and promote the use of digital platforms, supporting clients and carers in adapting to these technologies. You will receive robust support through orientation, clinical supervision, Northern Clinical Networks meetings, and ongoing mentoring. Narrabri Community Health Service offers a welcoming, caring environment where staff genuinely support each other, value continuous learning, and collaborate to make a meaningful difference in patient care. We seek someone who is friendly, proactive, open to learning, and has a good sense of humour to join our dedicated team.
Why Choose Narrabri?
Narrabri Community Health, nestled within the Narrabri Hospital grounds, offers comprehensive care through its 28-bed inpatient unit. Our dedicated team of Occupational Therapists, Dieticians, Physiotherapists, Community Nurses, and specialists in mother and baby programs work together to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. Committed to Closing the Gap and achieving excellence, we foster a supportive environment that encourages seeking help and values professional and respectful feedback. Our cohesive team embraces diversity, respects differences, and celebrates collective successes.
Living in Narrabri means access to the stunning wilderness of Mount Kaputar and the picturesque Namoi Valley, perfect for outdoor adventures like canoeing, camping, and exploring volcanic formations. Enjoy the Artesian Bore baths, visit the CSIRO Australia Telescope, or explore the monthly markets for fresh produce. Social connections are vital, and Narrabri offers numerous sports and clubs for all ages, including water polo, bushwalking, rugby, netball, and touch football. Narrabri is a community where you can thrive, enjoying a vibrant and active lifestyle.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve long distances.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description.
- Find out more about applying for this position.
For role-related queries or questions contact Sharon Philpott on Sharon.Philpott@health.nsw.gov.au.
Closing: Sunday, 16th Febuary 2025
Information for Applicants:
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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