Dementia Care Program Director

3 hours ago


Horsley Park, New South Wales, Australia Hammond Care Full time

HammondCare Horsley is seeking a Permanent Full-time Manager to support our Specialist Dementia Care Program Cottages. The role involves creating a home away from home for residents with tailored care, personal support, and prioritizing their needs.

This Manager position requires providing clinical oversight and professional competence as a Registered Nurse with experience in complex dementia-specific care. They will facilitate clinical care delivery, provide hands-on modelling, coaching, and mentoring in clinical and complex behaviour management areas and processes.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in specialised dementia and/or mental health service nursing for older people
  • Significant experience operating as a specialist nurse preferably within Aged Care
  • Demonstrated ability to support complex behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia, motivate and develop a team, and effectively work with other staff
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills
  • Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

To be successful in this role, the candidate must:

  • Support resident case management and clinical decision making
  • Maintain clinical oversight and professional competence as a Registered Nurse with experience in complex dementia-specific care
  • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, both within HammondCare and external partners, to see the best outcomes for residents

We offer:

  • A competitive salary of AU$110,000 - AU$140,000 per annum
  • Good work/life balance
  • Work with a supportive team
  • Extensive training and development opportunities
  • Access to fuel and car servicing discounts

About HammondCare:

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that has been serving families in Australia since 1932. We champion life for every person in our care, promoting quality care and improving the lives of those in need.



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