Nurse Team Leader

Team Leader – Nursing- AOD

Permanent | Townsville Recovery Services Centre | Alcohol & Other Drug
Location: Townsville (Rowes Bay)
Classification: QLD Nurses EBA – RN Level 3
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

We’re seeking a confident, proactive Team Leader – Nursing to lead a skilled nursing team delivering specialist withdrawal management services. You’ll set the clinical tone—providing strong leadership, driving high standards of care, and ensuring every client receives safe, high‑quality, person‑centred support throughout their withdrawal journey.

This is a hands‑on, fast‑moving role where your clinical expertise and leadership truly matter. You’ll support clients’ physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing in a safe, culturally responsive environment, while working closely with medical and multidisciplinary teams to deliver best‑practice care aligned with The Salvation Army’s mission and values.

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays is essential.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead, mentor, and support a dedicated nursing team
• Deliver specialised withdrawal management and clinical assessments
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and care plans, including AN‑ACC requirements
• Oversee medication management in line with legislation and policy
• Collaborate with doctors and allied health professionals to coordinate care
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1996
• Champion safe practice, infection control, and WHS standards

What You Will Bring

• Minimum 2 years’ AOD nursing experience, including mental health
• Strong knowledge of withdrawal management and best‑practice guidelines
• Skilled in triage, assessment, crisis intervention, and clinical decision‑making
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills, including working with individuals displaying challenging behaviours
• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Solid administration and computer skills

Essential Requirements

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

What We Offer

• 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

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role.  Together we can build a brighter future.

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