Registered Nurse — AOD Withdrawal & Recovery Unit

The Salvation Army Australia; Geelong; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑fee

EAP & health & wellness initiatives

Indigenous supports (Burra Burra)

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Salvation Army Australia is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Geelong Withdrawal Unit. You will provide clinical care in a residential medicated withdrawal service for clients with AOD issues, under the guidance of a Nurse Team Leader.

This role involves rotating shifts and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to promote safe, person-centred recovery. Reporting to the Nurse Team Leader, you will monitor clients, document care, and participate in treatment planning

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
• Formal Nursing degree or equivalent qualification.
• Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Competencies (CHCAOD 2C, 6B, 8C, 9C, 10A).
• Ability to manage challenging and complex client behaviours.
• Strong communication, documentation and clinical assessment skills.
• Understanding of addiction, withdrawal and recovery frameworks.
• Ability to respond to challenging and crisis situations.
• Experience supporting clients with complex needs, including dual diagnosis.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to cultural safety, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, person-centred care approach.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Administer withdrawal medications safely per charts.
• Conduct clinical observations and document outcomes.
• Support admissions, discharges and treatment planning.
• Respond to immediate health concerns and crises.
• Build trusting therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Liaise with Police, Ambulance Victoria and health professionals.
• Support client engagement in recovery program.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Nursing Degree

CHCAOD Competencies

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Addiction knowledge

Crisis response

AOD experience

Interpersonal skills

Cultural safety

Person-centred care

Driver's Licence

Working with Children Check

Education

Nursing Degree or equivalent

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Competencies

Job description

The Salvation Army Australia is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Geelong Withdrawal Unit. You will provide clinical care in a residential medicated withdrawal service for clients with AOD issues, under the guidance of a Nurse Team Leader.

This role involves rotating shifts and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to promote safe, person-centred recovery. Reporting to the Nurse Team Leader, you will monitor clients, document care, and participate in treatment planning