Nurse Practitioner - Dementia Care (Full-Time, Fixed Term)
Contract: 18-month Fixed Term
About the Opportunity
Our client is embarking on an ambitious new chapter in aged care, launching a Nurse Practitioner-led dementia care program across Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs) within the Central & Eastern Sydney PHN (CESPHN) region.
As the Nurse Practitioner (Dementia Care), you won't just be providing care, you will be the advanced clinical lead and architect of better outcomes. You will be embedded within multidisciplinary teams across 9 facilities, serving as the bridge between primary care, hospital outreach, and residential support. Your mission: to reduce avoidable hospital transfers, lead complex symptom management, and uplift the clinical capability of the entire care team.
Your Impact
* Clinical Leadership: Deliver comprehensive NP-level assessments and management plans for residents living with dementia, utilizing both pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies.
* Capacity Building: Mentor and coach Registered Nurses and care staff, strengthening dementia health literacy and \"uplifting\" the quality of daily care.
* Collaborative Care: Lead case conferences with GPs and Local Health Districts (LHD) to ensure seamless continuity of care and effective deprescribing.
About You
You are a bold, compassionate clinician who thrives on autonomy and clinical complexity. You meet the following:
* Registration: Current AHPRA registration and endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.
* Experience: Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, including at least 12 months in Aged Care.
* Expertise: Demonstrated mastery in dementia care and managing complex behaviors (BPSD).
* Leadership: A natural mentor with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire professional growth in others.
* Compliance: Current vaccinations, National Police Check, and a valid driver's license for travel between sites.
* Values: A deep commitment to culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and multicultural communities.
Why Join Our Client?
Our client believes in \"walking the talk\" when it comes to supporting their people.
* Financial Benefits: NFP salary packaging (up to $18,550 tax-free), plus paid travel entitlements and exclusive retail discounts.
* Wellbeing: Access to Fitness Passport and flexible work hours to support a healthy work-life balance.
* Growth: Extensive ongoing training and professional development to keep your advanced practice skills sharp.
* Culture: Join a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment that focuses on enlivening communities and confronting injustice.
About the Organisation
Our client provides care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. They are a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all people they serve.
Ready to lead the future of dementia care?
Our client is an EEO employer. They encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all ages and backgrounds.
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.