Specialist Dementia Care Program

11 hours ago


Wollongong, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time

_Become an integral part of the team, providing high-quality specialist service to consumers and their families and carers_

$53.23 - $67.83 per hour + 11.5% super & salary packaging **|** Temporary Part Time 16 hours per week **|** Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 5, Snr Psychologist, Social Worker Level 5 **|** Illawarra Community Mental Health Service **|** REQ536933 **|** Applications close: 5 January 2025

**Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.**

To participate as a senior clinician with superior clinical expertise on the development and operation of a new tertiary clinical consultation & liaison pilot program aimed at supporting NSW Health public inpatient services across the state caring for people experiencing extreme Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD).

Provide a high-quality specialist service to consumers and their families/carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for patients/consumers of the service.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

**A little about us.**

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

**Benefits of working with ISLHD.**

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
- Current AHPRA Registration or Social Work Degree
- Clinical Nurse Consultant, (with current AHPRA registration), minimum of five years full time equivalent post registration experience, with a least three years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field and post graduate qualifications relevant to the field of practice.
- NSW Drivers Licence
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Need more information or help applying?**
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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