Clinical Nurse Consultant/Dementia Nurse Practitioner Candidate

Western Health is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Dementia Mangement Registered Nurse to join the Division of Aged, General Medicine and Subacute Services (AGMS). An exciting opportunity to support and participate in the planning, implementation and delivery of specialised clinical nursing care for people living with dementia. The position requires a commitment to enrol and complete a Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) program of study that leads to a qualification enabling nurse practitioner endorsement.This is a fixed term position (18 - 24 months) with the potential for an ongoing role post recieving a nurse practitioner qualification.

About you

The Dementia Management Nurse Practitioner Candidate (DMNPC) is responsible for the provision of specialised clinical nursing services in the care of patients living with dementia. A key requirement of the role will be to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in providing advanced nursing assessment, advanced nursing management and education for patients, carers, and staff on best care contemporary practices for patients living with dementia. The successful applicant will demonstrate: 

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Nursing qualification  

• Registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia with NMBA 

• Passion for care of older people and people living with dementia 

• Experience working in a senior clinical role in dementia management and acute aged care  

• Possess a relevant Post Graduate qualification or relevant clinical experience 

• Commitment to enrol and complete course and work requirements in a Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) approved program of study that leads to a qualification enabling nurse practitioner endorsement 

• Demonstrated the ability to practice collaboratively as part of an inter-professional health care team 

• The maintenance of their own clinical knowledge, further education and working within the confines of their specific scope of practice, in accordance with the boundaries set by their individual experience, competency and skills

If you are a dynamic, experienced Dementia Management nursing professional with a commitment to providing exceptional patient care then this opportunity could be for you.  

Contact Person: Kellie Vivekanantham

Title: Divisional Director Aged General Medicine and Subacute Services 

Mobile: 0435 184 787

Email: kellie.vivekanantham@wh.org.au

For more information please refer to the Position Description.

Applications close at 11:59pm on 25 October 2024.

About Us 
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. 

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics. 

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as: 

• Professional development support 

• Career advancement opportunities 

• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing 

• Work-life balance 

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check. 

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies. 

 
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