The Role

The McCusker Nurse offers expert advice, support, and referrals to carers of people living with dementia in metropolitan Perth, regardless of their aged care provider. They act as a key resource, providing guidance and fostering connections with dementia specific agencies to provide support.

This position is being offered on a Full time basis working 76 hours per fortnight from 8:30am to 4:30pm based at our Corporate Office in Subiaco

Key responsibilities:

• Provide dementia-specific person centred, information, education, and/or counselling, including telephone, written and face-to-face communication.
• Provide expert advice, and resources to support the carers of people living with dementia.
• Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with people living with dementia, their carers, and the broader community.
• Provide advocacy, and support for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
• Ensure a timely and seamless referral process for clients to external and internal service providers
• Implement a regular survey which will collect, and report on outcome measure data from the service provided
• Maintain client record management and ensure reporting is in accordance with Amana Living’s policies and procedures.
• Where possible, provide education about dementia and McCusker Nurse services to Aged Care Service Providers, Aged Care Assessment teams, and other community groups.
• Present at professional conferences and workshops as requested, to promote and raise awareness of Amana Living’s role in dementia services.

About you

The ideal candidate will be an experienced registered nurse with extensive experience in the aged care sector, particularly supporting carers of people with dementia. They will possess strong knowledge of dementia and related services, along with excellent clinical reasoning and decision-making skills. Reporting to the McCusker Manager the candidate will be part of a team where they will have the skills to work autonomously, conduct telephone interviews, assess client needs effectively, and adapt to varying communication abilities. Proficiency in computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and other database programs, is essential.

Essential Criteria:

• Evidence of Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
• Successful completion of pre-employment form and reference checks
• Degree in Nursing
• Current APHRA Nursing Registration without restrictions
• Western Australian C Class Driver’s License
• Experience working in Aged Care
• Experience with Dementia care

 Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career. 

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Health and wellbeing programs and more! 
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!

How to apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.