Position Overview
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.
Location: Townsville (Rowes Bay) Classification: QLD Nurses EBA – RN Level 3 Employment Type: Permanent
Responsibilities
* Provide leadership and clinical oversight to the nursing team.
* Deliver specialised withdrawal management nursing care and conduct 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.
Qualifications
* 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.
* 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.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements and a healthy work‐life balance.
* Generous salary packaging opportunities, parental leave, purchase leave schemes and more.
* Opportunities for personal development and career diversity.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We encourage applications from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities, and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that recognizes and values each individual's strengths and differences.
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