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.

About the role 

As a Clinical Nurse, this is your opportunity to provide quality healthcare support, ensure safe and compliant medication practices, guide staff on health matters, oversee participants’ clinical needs, and maintain strong relationships with local health providers.

Reporting to the Residential Service Manager, this is a permanent part-time role offering 30.4 hours, 4 days a week, located on-site at The Basin, VIC.

How you will make an impact  

• Deliver day-to-day health support, including assessments, care planning, urinalysis screening, and coordination of medical and specialist appointments
• Manage medication processes, including reviews, supervision of self-administration, audits, and collaboration with AOD staff
• Maintain accurate health documentation, participant medical files, and required reporting to support safe, compliant service delivery
• Provide staff training, contribute to therapy groups, and participate in clinical assessments to support consistent, effective practice
• Liaise with external health services, uphold WHS and accreditation standards, and assist with other duties that support program operations

What you will bring 

• Nursing Registration with AHPRA
• A minimum of three year’s experience in the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector
• Comprehensive experience in acute care
• Experience and knowledge of implementing client intake and assessments, individual care and discharge planning
• A current VIC Driver's Licence and Employee Working with Children Check

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
• 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

Conditions

Compensation is in accordance with Nurses Award Level 2.

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