Dementia Advisor Nurse

Are you a Registered Nurse or Social Care Professional with experience in Dementia Care?

If so, we may have an opportunity for you that offers work/life balance, autonomy in your role and excellent benefits!

TTM Healthcare are currently recruiting a Registered Nurse or Social Care Worker//Manager for the post of Dementia Advisor for the entire County of Kildare.

This is a full-time permanent post working a 39 hour contract. The role is a hybrid role allowing the Dementia Advisor to complete admin duties from home.

We are also looking for a Dementia Nurse Advisor for the Cavan area.

The Role:

The Dementia Advisor’s primary responsibility is to be a point of contact on an outreach basis for people who are concerned about their cognitive health and/or have a diagnosis of dementia and for their families and friends, at all stages of their journey, from diagnosis through to end-of-life.

The role will involve the offer of practical assistance, support, advice, sharing information and signposting for people living with dementia and their family/carers, to appropriate services and supports, enabling them to take control of their own lives; Supporting the person and/or their families to navigate the health and social care system to ensure they receive the right support at the right time.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension
• Maternity benefit
• Sick pay
• 24 days annual leave
• Career progression
• Training & Development
• Monday to Friday
• Hybrid model
• Mileage

Requirements:

• A primary degree or equivalent in a relevant health or social care area.
• A demonstrated knowledge and an understanding of dementia and related issues
• Excellent knowledge and skills in working with people with dementia
• Knowledge about dementia and its effect on the lives of those diagnosed.
• The successful candidate should also have experience in the community care sector be able to demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development. Awareness of the legal aspects of working with vulnerable adults, Enduring Power of Attorney, Ward of Court and the Assisted decision-making capacity legislation is desirable.

A Clinical Nurse Manager with Dementia Care experience form a Nursing Home will be considered.

For more information, call Louise on 015136740 or click APPLY with your most recent CV today.