Team Leader – Nursing

Location: Townsville (Rowes Bay)
Classification: QLD Nurses EBA – RN Level 3
Employment Type: Permanent

Why this role matters:

The Salvation Army (Salvos) is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug (AOD) programs including withdrawal management, residential and non-residential rehabilitation, and harm reduction programs. Salvos services go beyond addressing the core issues and challenges associated with problematic substance abuse and provide participants a place of hope, compassion, and dignity to recover safely.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader – Nursing to lead a dedicated nursing team delivering specialist withdrawal management services. This role provides clinical leadership, comprehensive assessments, and high-quality nursing care to individuals undergoing withdrawal, ensuring their physical, mental, and emotional needs are met in a safe, culturally appropriate and supportive environment.

You will work in alignment with The Salvation Army’s mission and values, relevant legislation, and clinical guidelines, while collaborating with medical and multidisciplinary teams to ensure best-practice care and positive client outcomes.

Applicants must be flexible to work evenings, weekends and public holidays

How You Will Make an Impact

• Provide leadership and clinical oversight to the nursing team
• Deliver specialised withdrawal management nursing care and clinical assessments
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care needs
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, care plans and reports, including AN-ACC requirements
• Manage medication ordering, administration and storage in line with policies and legislation
• Liaise with doctors and allied health professionals to coordinate treatment and care
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1996
• Promote safe practice, infection control and workplace health and safety standards

What you will bring:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in alcohol and other drugs (AOD) nursing, including mental health
• Strong knowledge of withdrawal management guidelines and best practice
• Demonstrated skills in triage, medical assessment, decision-making and crisis intervention
• Proven ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills, including working with individuals displaying challenging behaviours
• High-level conflict resolution, negotiation and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong administration and computer skills

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Nursing
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Willingness and ability to work shifts, including weekends
• Current Working With Children Check (Blue Card)
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Compliance with The Salvation Army Code of Conduct, including a drug, alcohol and gambling-free workplace
• Minimum two years in recovery

What we offer

The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including: 

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit. 

• Flexible working arrangements. 

• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives including Fitness Passport

• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency. 

• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts. 

About us

The Salvation Army (Salvos) is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.  We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, the Salvos are always there providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
 

How to apply

Are you ready to make a difference and help individuals rebuild their lives? Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the role's requirements.   Together, we can create lasting change and build a more inclusive and compassionate community.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration