Enrolled Nurse

Enrolled Nurse – Townsville Recovery Services Centre (AOD) | Permanent Part‑Time

Employment Type: Part-time | 30.4 hours per week

Roster: 24/7 rotating roster

Shift Times:

• Morning: 7:00am – 3:30pm
• Afternoon: 3:00pm – 11:30pm

Location: Garbutt, Townsville

Classification: QLD Nurses and Midwives EB – Enrolled Nurse

About the Opportunity

The Salvation Army is a leading provider of alcohol and other drug (AOD) services across Australia, offering withdrawal management, rehabilitation, and harm‑reduction programs. Our focus is on creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where individuals can begin or continue their recovery with dignity.

As an Enrolled Nurse at the Townsville Recovery Services Centre, you will play an important role in supporting participants through the withdrawal process.

 Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide person‑centred clinical care and help ensure each individual receives the support they need during a challenging stage of their recovery.

What the Role Involves

You will deliver specialised AOD withdrawal care aligned with evidence‑based guidelines and The Salvation Army’s values. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting nursing assessments, monitoring, and interventions in line with:
  • Queensland Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Recovery Services Policy & Procedures
  • TSA policies and values
• Working with on‑site and visiting medical officers to support safe withdrawal management
• Administering, dispensing, and documenting medications
• Managing client admissions, orientation, and discharge processes
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and handovers
• Contributing to continuous improvement and best‑practice service delivery
• Supporting a culturally safe, trauma‑informed, recovery‑focused environment

What You Will Bring

You will bring clinical capability, professionalism, and a compassionate approach to care. Essential requirements include:

• Enrolled Nurse qualification with current AHPRA registration
• Minimum two years’ relevant nursing experience, ideally including mental health or AOD
• Knowledge of withdrawal management guidelines and clinical best practice
• Blue Card (mandatory for Townsville & Mount Isa)
• Driver’s licence (preferred)
• Strong triage, assessment, decision‑making, and crisis‑response skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals experiencing complex or challenging behaviours

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.
• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
• 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