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Form of work- Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Repat Health Precinct - Repat Neuro-Behavioural Unit
- Salary: $72,651 - $99,129 p.a. (Pro Rata) RN1 | Multiple Ongoing Positions Available
If you are a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for providing exceptional care to individuals with severe dementia-related behaviours, join SALHN today!
The Repat Neuro-Behavioural Unit (RNBU) at Daw Park's Repat Health Precinct, managed by the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) Older Persons Mental Health Service, offers specialised care for 18 individuals with severe dementia-related behaviours. These unique needs necessitate a non-mainstream approach, with the primary goal of transitioning residents to long-term care through a holistic, person-centred journey. To find out more about specialised patient care within the RNBU, click here.
About the Role:
As a Registered Nurse within the Repat Neuro-Behavioural Unit, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality, compassionate, relationship-centred care to highly vulnerable patients living with dementia. Our care model places the person at the centre of individualised care, emphasising strong engagement with carers and loved ones both upon entry into the Unit and throughout the consumer's journey.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Provide caring and compassionate nursing services to consumers living with very severe and extreme behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) (Brodaty tier 7).
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care in a holistic and respectful manner.
- Ensure that care is provided in a way that is respectful of, and responsive to, the preferences, needs, and values of patients and their caregivers.
- Develop positive relationships with patients and their loved ones.
- Apply a holistic approach to assessment and care.
Applicant must be able to meet the requirements of a 24/7 rotating roster.
Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.
Want to know more? Contact: Ruth Kamau, Acting Nurse Unit Manager, (08) 7117 5700, ruth.kamau@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 26th March 2024.
Attachments:
- 860004 - Registered Nurse Role Description
- 860004 - Registered Mental Health Nurse Role Description
- Australian applicant guidelines
- International applicant guidelines
Applicant Information:
- In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits. Watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
- The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 860004
