AOD Intake & ThroughCare Nurse

The Salvation Army Australia; Geelong; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Paid parental leave

EAP

Aboriginal support

Training & development

Purpose-driven career

Job summary

The Salvation Army Australia is seeking an experienced AOD Intake & ThroughCare Nurse to join the Geelong Withdrawal Unit in Corio, VIC. This fixed-term part-time role (12 months, 30.4 hours per week) provides clinical nursing support across the treatment journey, from referral to discharge and ongoing care.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to promote continuity of care, respond to medical and mental health needs, and support recovery goals.

Qualifications

• Tertiary nursing degree (RN) with current registration.
• Experience in AOD nursing and withdrawal management preferred.
• Postgraduate qualifications in relevant discipline are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred clinical support through the treatment journey from referral to discharge.
• Assess medical, mental health and psychosocial needs, with escalation when required.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to implement care and withdrawal plans.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and health education sessions for recovery goals.
• Partner with hospitals, GPs, mental health services and community organisations for coordinated care.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care and flexible support to meet operational needs.

Skills

AOD nursing

DIV 1 AHPRA registration

Clinical assessment

Group facilitation

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

About Us

The Salvation Army 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, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

About Us

The Salvation Army 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, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

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.

Number Of Positions Available

1

About The Role

As the AOD Intake & ThroughCare Nurse, you will provide clinical nursing support across the Geelong Withdrawal Unit, guiding participants through every stage of their treatment journey, from referral and assessment to withdrawal treatment, discharge and ongoing care. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will promote continuity of care, support recovery goals, and help improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) and co-occurring mental health challenges.

Reporting to the Nurse Team Leader, this is a fixed-term part-time position, contracted for 12 months 30.4 hours per week, based on-site in Corio, VIC.

Conditions

Compensation is in accordance with the Geelong Withdrawal Unit - Enterprise Agreement.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Provide person-centred clinical support to participants throughout their treatment journey, from referral and assessment through to discharge and transition into ongoing care
• Assess and respond to medical, mental health and psychosocial needs, ensuring timely intervention and appropriate escalation where required
• Collaborate with participants and the multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and review individualised care and withdrawal management plans
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and deliver health education sessions to support participants' recovery, wellbeing and treatment goals
• Build strong partnerships with hospitals, GPs, mental health services, residential rehabilitation providers and community organisations to ensure seamless, coordinated care
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality nursing care within the Geelong Withdrawal Unit, providing flexible clinical support in response to operational requirements

What You Will Bring

• A Tertiary Degree or equivalent in Nursing
• A current DIV 1 Certificate with unrestricted AHPRA registration
• Experience in clinical AOD nursing, particularly withdrawal management and relapse prevention
• Post graduate qualifications in relevant discipline (desirable)
• A current Employee Working with Children Check
• A current VIC Driver's Licence

What We Offer

The Salvos offer eligible employee's 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

Equal Opportunity

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.