Enrolled Endorsed Nurse

The Salvation Army; Barwon Downs; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑fee

$2,650 meal entertainment benefit

Flexible working arrangements

Access to EAP, wellbeing initiatives,和

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander​s

Ongoing training and development

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

The Salvation Army Geelong Withdrawal Unit in Corio, VIC is seeking an Enrolled Endorsed Nurse for a casual position. You will deliver high-quality withdrawal management nursing care, including admissions, discharges, clinical observations, medication administration, and support for clients throughout their detox journey.

Reporting to the Nurse Team Leader, you will work with RNs, GPs, AOD workers, and support staff to ensure safe, compassionate service delivery in a trauma-informed, culturally

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration is required.
• Completed Cert IV AOD competencies within 12 months is desirable.
• Experience in AOD nursing, withdrawal management, or mental health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver withdrawal management nursing care including admissions, discharges, and clinical observations.
• Administer medications and monitor withdrawal scales.
• Ensure accurate documentation of client notes, pathology tracking, and unit audits.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Cert IV AOD

Education

Nursing qualification

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 is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug (AOD) services, offering withdrawal management, residential and non‑residential rehabilitation, and harm‑reduction programs. Our services provide a place of safety, dignity, and hope for people seeking recovery. The Geelong Withdrawal Unit supports individuals through medically supervised detox, ensuring their physical, mental, and emotional needs are met in a trauma‑informed and culturally safe environment.

About the role

As an Enrolled Endorsed Nurse, this is your opportunity to deliver high‑quality withdrawal management nursing care, including admissions, discharges, clinical observations, medication administration, and support for clients throughout their detox journey. You will work closely with RNs, GPs, AOD workers, and the Nurse Team Leader to ensure safe, compassionate, and effective service delivery.

Reporting to the Nurse Team Leader, this is a casual position, located in our Geelong Withdrawal Unit, based in Corio, VIC. Conditions Compensation is in accordance with the Nurses Award 2010.

How you will make an impact

Provide high‑quality client care through admissions, discharges, clinical observations, withdrawal scales, and medication administration.

Support multidisciplinary collaboration by working closely with GPs, RNs, AOD workers, and support staff. Maintain accurate documentation including client notes, pathology tracking, and unit audit reporting. Ensure safe practice by identifying risks, completing incident reports, and following WHS procedures.

Contribute to unit operations through handovers, meetings, room preparation, and general support tasks.

What you will bring

Relevant Nursing qualification and current AHPRA registration. Completed or willingness to complete Cert IV AOD competencies within 12 months.

Experience in AOD nursing, withdrawal management, or mental health (desirable). Strong skills in triage, assessment, crisis response, and infection control. Ability to work with people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.

With Children Check, A current Victorian Driver’s Licence.

What we offer

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to EAP, wellbeing initiatives, and Fitness Passport.
• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander supports including Burra Burra Network, Cultural Events, and Sorry Business & Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days).
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance, generous salary packaging opportunities, parental leave, purchase leave schemes and much more.

A purpose‑driven career that creates meaningful and sustainable social impact.

Together, we can build a brighter future.

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. At the Salvos, we believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. And it is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference.

Mission, Vision & Values

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus.

We share the love of Jesus by:

• Caring for people
• Creating faith pathways
• Building healthy communities
• Working for justice

Find more information here. Check out how we’re bringing some more good in the world.

Why work with the Salvos?

The Salvation Army offers a range of employment opportunities across the organisation, including those in community programs, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and other support services. When you choose to work with the Salvos, you choose to believe in doing good that transforms the lives of people and communities facing hardship or crisis. So, if you are passionate about work that has purpose and satisfaction, are keen on delivering social and sustainable outcomes that change lives, we want to hear from you.

Our employees have access to a range of benefits, plus personal development and career diversity opportunities that deliver real and meaningful benefits. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance, generous salary packaging opportunities, parental leave, purchase leave schemes and much more.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that accepts and recognises every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provide opportunities for all people to achieve their highest potential. Check out our career page to find out more about our recruitment process and what its like to work at the Salvos. We are always on the lookout for individuals keen to help us fulfil mission to support those in need.

Along with contributing their valuable time to a good cause, volunteers bring much-needed vitality and a fresh perspective through their ideas to the range of roles we have on offer. Whatever your skillset, availability, or areas of interest, we are keen to hear from you. Check out our volunteer opportunities here.