Lead Nurse – AOD Withdrawal Unit, Perth | Flexible

The Salvation Army; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay above award

Salary packaging benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts

Fitness Passport

Paid leave

Parental leave

Supportive culture

Job summary

The Salvation Army's Bridge House Withdrawal Unit in Perth seeks a Nurse Team Leader to guide a nursing team through withdrawal care with clinical confidence and compassion.

As a permanent full-time role reporting to the WA State Manager, AOD, you will oversee safe, holistic, participant-led care, coordinate rosters, and collaborate with medical practitioners to ensure coordinated screening and intervention.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Senior Registered Nurse or equivalent.
• Experience in AOD withdrawal management.
• Confidence supervising staff and supporting performance.
• Strong organisational skills and resilience to lead a dynamic service.
• Experience in clinical service development.
• Understanding of neurodiversity in an AOD context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Commitment to participant led service delivery.
• Current WA Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational oversight to ensure safe, holistic, person-led care.
• Lead and nurture the nursing team with a culture of confidence and compassion.
• Monitor service indicators and feedback to improve quality of care.
• Coordinate nursing rosters and liaise with Leadership Team for seamless coverage.
• Collaborate with medical practitioners to ensure coordinated screening and intervention.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners to improve outcomes.
• Offer expert nursing advice to the WA AOD Leadership Team.
• Champion inclusive, culturally appropriate and trauma-informed practice.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical oversight

AOD withdrawal

Supervision

Communication

Organisational skills

Trauma-informed practice

Neurodiversity in AOD

Policy compliance

Written skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

The Salvation Army's Bridge House Withdrawal Unit in Perth seeks a Nurse Team Leader to guide a nursing team through withdrawal care with clinical confidence and compassion.

As a permanent full-time role reporting to the WA State Manager, AOD, you will oversee safe, holistic, participant-led care, coordinate rosters, and collaborate with medical practitioners to ensure coordinated screening and intervention.