Nurse Team Leader (Withdrawal Unit)

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

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.

Nurse Team Leader (Withdrawal Unit)

Bridge House, Perth WA

Full-time | Competitive pay above award conditions, negotiable based on skills and experience

About the role

Bridge House is a place where people take brave steps toward healing, and where compassionate, skilled professionals walk beside them. As the Nurse Team Leader for the Withdrawal Unit, you will guide a dedicated nursing team through some of the most meaningful and transformative moments in a person’s recovery journey. This role is for someone who leads with heart, steadiness and clinical confidence, creating a safe, calm and supportive environment for participants navigating withdrawal.

You will work closely with the Bridge House Leadership team to shape a service grounded in dignity, evidence-based practice and genuine human connection. Every shift offers the chance to make a real difference, and your leadership will help ensure each participant feels seen, supported and respected.

This permanent full-time position is based at the Bridge House Withdrawal Unit in Perth and reports to the WA State Manager, AOD.

How you will make an impact

• Provide clinical and operational oversight that ensures participants receive safe, holistic and person led care
• Lead and nurture the nursing team, creating a culture of confidence, compassion and continuous growth
• Monitor key service indicators and participant feedback to strengthen the quality of care
• Coordinate nursing rosters and collaborate with the Bridge House Leadership Team to maintain seamless coverage
• Work closely with medical practitioners and nurse practitioners to ensure coordinated screening and intervention
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to enhance participant outcomes
• Offer expert nursing advice to the WA AOD Leadership Team, escalating matters where needed
• Champion inclusive, culturally appropriate and trauma informed practice

What you will bring

• 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 the 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
• Formal AOD and/or mental health qualifications are highly regarded
• Current WA Driver’s Licence

What we offer

• Competitive pay above award conditions, negotiable based on skills and experience
• Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 and $2,650 Entertainment Benefit
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to 8 weeks of leave per year through our purchased leave scheme
• Generous parental leave (12 weeks)
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• A supportive, values driven culture where your contribution truly matters

_ 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