Nurse Practitioner Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS)

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Nurse Practitioner role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Health Independence Program team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Nurse Practitioner (Cognitive Dementia & Memory Service) to join our growing team on a part time (0.4EFT) fixed term basis until 30 June 2026.

The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management for patients presenting with cognitive impairment and suspected neurocognitive disorders within the Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, this role delivers expert dementia diagnostic services, including comprehensive cognitive assessment, interpretation of diagnostic investigations and development of person-centred management plans. The position supports timely access to specialist dementia care, promotes coordinated pathways with primary and community services, and contributes to service development, quality improvement and dementia education across Latrobe Regional Health and the broader community.

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The role of the Nurse Practitioner (Cognitive Dementia & Memory Service) is to:

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with cognitive impairment and suspected neurocognitive disorders with the CDAMS service.
• Conduct comprehensive cognitive assessments, including clinical history, cognitive screening, functional evaluation, and ordering/interpreting diagnostic investigations within scope of practice.
• Develop and implement evidence-based management plans, providing education, guidance and support to patients and families regarding diagnosis, prognosis and available supports.
• Facilitate referrals and coordinate care pathways with general practitioners, specialists, allied health clinicians, aged care services and community providers.
• Provide clinical leadership with CDAMS, contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives, evaluation activities and education to support best practice dementia care.
• Work collaboratively with geriatricians, nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, person-centred care that promotes dignity, autonomy and safety.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Current registration as Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA and completion of a relevant postgraduate qualification in advanced clinical dementia practice.
• Advanced clinical experience in assessing and managing older adults with cognitive impairment, dementia or complex neurocognitive disorders.
• Expertise in conducting and interpreting comprehensive assessments using recognised tools.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear education, sensitive communication and support to patients, families and carers.
• A commitment to service improvement, clinical education and integrated care across health, aged care and community systems.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Catherine Ashford, Nurse Unit Manager HIP & HARP email on Cartherine.Ashford@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications Close: 07 April 2026

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Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.