Enrolled Nurse – Townsville Recovery Services Centre (AOD)

Permanent Part-Time | 30.4 hours per week
Garbutt, Townsville | 24/7 Rotating Roster

• Morning: 7:00am – 2:30pm
• Afternoon: 2:30pm – 11:00pm

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.

Make a Difference When It Matters Most

At The Salvation Army, we support people through some of the most challenging stages of their recovery journey. As an Enrolled Nurse at the Townsville Recovery Services Centre, you’ll provide compassionate, evidence-based clinical care to participants undertaking alcohol and other drug (AOD) withdrawal.

This is more than a nursing role. You’ll be there when people need skilled care, calm support and someone in their corner.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide safe, person-centred nursing care throughout the withdrawal and rehabilitation process.

You’ll use your clinical judgement, AOD knowledge and strong interpersonal skills to monitor participants, respond to changing needs and contribute to safe withdrawal management.

What You’ll Do

• Provide evidence-based withdrawal management and respond appropriately to changes in participant presentation.
• Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, conduct nursing assessments, clinical observations, monitoring and interventions in accordance with relevant AOD withdrawal guidelines and TSA policies.
• Work collaboratively with medical officers and the multidisciplinary team to support safe and effective clinical care.
• Administer, dispense and accurately document medications within your scope of practice.
• Willingness to work across the adult and youth rehabilitation areas when needed
• Support participant admissions, orientation, care and discharge processes.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation, progress notes and comprehensive handovers.
• Identify and respond to clinical risks, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Support participants experiencing complex or challenging behaviours with professionalism, empathy and respect.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and best-practice clinical service delivery.
• Promote a culturally safe, trauma-informed and recovery-focused environment.

What You’ll Bring

• You’re a confident and compassionate Enrolled Nurse who can remain calm under pressure and understands the importance of providing safe, respectful care during withdrawal.
• Enrolled Nurse qualification with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum two years’ relevant nursing experience, ideally within AOD, mental health, withdrawal management or a similar environment.
• Knowledge of AOD withdrawal management guidelines and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Strong clinical assessment, triage and decision-making skills.
• The ability to respond confidently to changing clinical presentations and crisis situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when supporting people experiencing complex or challenging behaviours.
• Current Blue Card – mandatory for Townsville and Mount Isa.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Current Driver’s Licence – preferred.

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

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