Clinical Nurse

The Salvation Army; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑fav

Parental leave (primary & secondary)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cultural supports & community programs

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the Basin, VIC, on-site, part-time (30.4 hours across 4 days per week). You will oversee health needs, ensure safe medication practices, and guide staff on health matters within a residential setting.

Reporting to the Residential Service Manager, you will coordinate care with local health providers, maintain medical records, and support staff through training and clinical assessments in a compliance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with AHPRA and current practicing certificate.
• Minimum three years’ experience in the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector.
• Comprehensive experience in acute care settings.
• Experience with client intake, assessments, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day health support, including assessments and care planning.
• Coordinate medical and specialist appointments and urinalysis screening.
• Manage medication processes, including reviews and self-administration supervision.
• Maintain accurate health documentation and reporting for safe service delivery.
• Provide staff training and contribute to clinical assessments.

Skills

Nursing registration

AOD experience

Acute care

Client intake & assessments

Driver’s license

Working with Children Check

Job description

Number of Positions Available:

1

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.

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.

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