At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead compassionate dementia care and create a supportive environment for residents.
- Company: Central Gippsland Health, dedicated to improving lives in the community.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role with opportunities for professional development and innovation.
- Other info: Join a passionate team and shape a new specialist service from the ground up.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older people with complex dementia needs.
- Qualifications: Current AHPRA registration and experience in dementia care required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Enrolled Nurse – Specialist Dementia Care Unit
Lead care that sees the person, not the diagnosis.
- Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
- Classification: As per EBA and experience
- Location: Wilson Lodge, Sale
Central Gippsland Health is creating a new Specialist Dementia Care Unit within Wilson Lodge—and we are looking for an experienced and passionate Enrolled Nurse to help bring it to life.
This is a unique opportunity to shape a specialist service from the beginning.
Your expertise creating an environment where residents living with severe and complex dementia are understood, respected and supported to experience dignity, purpose and quality of life.
About the role
As the Enrolled Nurse, you will provide expert dementia-care within the SDCU.
Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team including our Dementia CNC & Geriatrician, residents, families and staff, you will:
- Lead contemporary, evidence-based and person-centred dementia care.
- Guide comprehensive assessment, individualised care planning and complex clinical review.
- Champion positive behaviour support and non-pharmacological approaches to distress and unmet need.
- Promote residents’ dignity, identity, choice, independence and supported decision‑making.
- Build trusted partnerships with residents, families and representatives.
- Help create a positive, accountable and psychologically safe team culture.
About you
You are an experienced Enrolled Nurse with advanced dementia-care knowledge and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of older people.
You will bring
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Clinical experience in dementia care, gerontology or residential aged care.
- Team work, strong clinical leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting people with complex dementia-related care and behavioural support needs.
- A compassionate and respectful approach to working with residents, families and staff.
Relevant postgraduate qualifications and previous experience will be highly regarded.
At CGH, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to a new specialist service while working within a connected regional health service.
You will be supported to
- Influence the development of the SDCU’s model of care from its earliest stages.
- Build and lead specialist dementia-care practice within a dedicated team.
- Develop meaningful partnerships across aged care, health and specialist dementia services.
- Access ongoing professional development and contribute to innovation and service improvement.
- Make a tangible difference for residents and families within the Central Gippsland community.
If you are ready to lead with expertise, curiosity and compassion—and want to help create a service where every resident is known, valued and supported, we would love to hear from you!
- Applications close Thursday 26 November 2026 at 11.59pm
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Enrolled Nurse - Specialist Dementia Care Unit employer: Central Gippsland Health Service
Central Gippsland Health Service is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly team environment in the picturesque City of Sale. With excellent benefits including salary packaging, a commitment to employee growth, and a focus on continuous improvement, CGH fosters a culture of accountability and service excellence, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in healthcare.
Contact Details:
Central Gippsland Health Service Recruitment Team
