Registered Nurse | Mandurah

Clinical Nurse to provide clinical care to those in the community living with dementia

About Us:
Established in 1982, Alzheimer’s WA provides care, support, awareness and information to assist people living with dementia, as well as their families and carers.
Our services include advocacy, education, partnerships, training, consultancy and holistic person-centred care programs, based on a philosophy of understanding the lived experiences of those living with dementia. We provide CHSP, HCP home care packages, day and overnight respite in our three homes based in Perth, Mandurah and Albany.
We endeavour to be by the side of those living with dementia, and to make a positive difference to their lives. If this is a journey that interests you, we welcome you to apply to become part of our team.
Position Summary:
Alzheimer’s WA are currently seeking a Clinical Nurse with demonstrated broad knowledge in all areas of clients care to join our team. This role is based out of Ella's House in Mandurah, and is primarily responsible for providing quality clinical care to those in the community living with dementia with clinical needs and supporting clients in achieving their goals and living independently in their homes.
Duties including but not limited to:

• Assist with the planning and implementation of clinical services which include but are not limited to: initial clinical assessment (PAS), Braden Scale, Mini nutritional assessment, planning, developing and implementing a clinical treatment and support plan, assessing falls risk and the home environment and review assessment of the client’s progress
• Deliver nursing care ensuring accordance with current ethical standards and relevant legislation.
• Wound evaluation and the assessment of wounds and dressings
• Medication management and chronic disease management
• Governance: ensure compliance with all contractual requirements, and service development in line with quality standards
• Empowering and supporting clients to advocate for themselves
• Developing and promoting processes that encourage efficiency and effective teamwork
• Being accountable and take responsibility for all care given including the assessment, clinical treatment and maintenance of care plan
• Undertaking medication competency assessments with Alzheimer’s WA Support Workers

As the successful Clinical Nurse you will have:
Essential

• 2 years’ experience
• Registered with AHPRA
• Be able to work independently and confidently to assess, monitor and review each client’s clinical needs
• Experience in working with people with dementia in a range of care settings, such as acute, primary, community or residential aged care
• Well-developed skills and expertise to provide person centred education and support to clients and carer’s in relation to their well-being and chronic health conditions
• The capacity to problem solve with clients, carer’s and families
• Sound understanding of the Aged Care Standards and quality management systems
• First aid certificate
• NDIS Screen
• WA driver’s license, own vehicle and willing to travel within designated area.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the broad range of services and referral pathways for people with dementia and their carers.

At Alzheimer’s WA, we offer:

• opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 per annum;
• 5 weeks of annual leave per year;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and
• on-going professional development.

Application Process
After application submission, candidates will be shortlisted and forwarded to respective hiring managers. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
If you have questions about the position, or would like to see the full position description, you can email us at recruitment@alzheimerswa.org.au.
Please note: We reserve the right to close the position without notice.
At Alzheimer’s WA, we believe that we have an important role to play in promoting diversity, equality, respect and inclusion in our society. People from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.#StudyPerth