Registered Nurse - Specialised Dementia Care Program at Loddon Mallee Health Network

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

52.2

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Dementia Care, Person-Centred Care, Holistic Care, Collaboration, Compassionate Care, Evidence-Based Nursing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Work in an environment that offers: Access to 5 weeks annual leave An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service A strong attitude to teaching and learning The Position Job Reference: 3119 Position Title: Registered Nurse Classification: YP3 - YP9Salary per hour (exc. super): $42.41 - $52.20Hours per fortnight: 56 Employment Status: Ongoing Part Time Closing date: 29/10/2025 Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be conducted before the closing date. Join our dedicated team in the Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP), funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. As a Registered Nurse, you will collaborate closely with the Nurse Unit Manager, ANUM, Enrolled Nurses, and Health Care Workers to deliver person-centred, holistic care aimed at stabilising and reducing behavioural symptoms in individuals with dementia. The SDCP is a temporary, specialised 9-bed unit focused on providing tailored care that supports clients’ transition to less intensive care settings. This role offers an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people living with dementia through compassionate and evidence-based nursing. Work shifts available: Monday to Friday ( AM ) or Monday - Sunday ( Night ) as per roster. Working with Bendigo Health Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community. Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time. Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine. We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: Staff health and wellbeing programs Career development and education opportunities Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight Flexible Working Arrangements Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process. Your New Division The Community and Public Health Services Division has a primary focus on improving the health outcomes of the communities in our region. With a range of local and regional programs supporting place-based health promotion, prevention, care and support, they work collaboratively with other Divisions and regional partnerships and networks to support quality outcomes. The Division has a strong leadership role in the Loddon Mallee Region and is committed to ensuring processes are in place to deliver on our Division. Bendigo Region Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region. Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume. Need more information? Please contact Visakh Narayanan, Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5434 7595 for a confidential discussion. Diversity and Inclusion Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Position Description: HERE Careers Video Reference: Welcome to Bendigo Health Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.

Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse, you will collaborate closely with the Nurse Unit Manager and other staff to deliver person-centred, holistic care aimed at stabilising and reducing behavioural symptoms in individuals with dementia. You will work in a specialised 9-bed unit focused on providing tailored care that supports clients’ transition to less intensive care settings.