**Location:** Townsville (Rowes Bay) **Classification:** QLD Nurses EBA – RN Level 3 **Employment Type:** PermanentWe 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**.* 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* 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**At the Salvos, we believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.And 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, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.**Mission, Vision & Values**The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We share the love of Jesus by:* Caring for people* Creating faith pathways* Building healthy communities* Working for justiceWhen you work with the Salvos, you help make a real difference to the community and the lives of others. Find more information.Check out how we're bringing some more good in the world.The Salvation Army offers a range of employment opportunities across the organisation, including those in community programs, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and other support services.When you choose to work with the Salvos, you choose to believe in doing good that transforms the lives of people and communities facing hardship or crisis.So, if you are passionate about work that has purpose and satisfaction, are keen on delivering social and sustainable outcomes that change lives, we want to hear from you.### BenefitsOur employees have access to a range of benefits, plus personal development and career diversity opportunities that deliver real and meaningful benefits.Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance, generous salary packaging opportunities, parental leave, purchase leave schemes and much more.The Salvation Army encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply.We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that accepts and recognises every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provide opportunities for all people to achieve their highest potential.#J-18808-Ljbffr