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Enrolled Nurse – Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) Withdrawal Services

Casual | 24/7 Rotating Roster

Location: Garbutt, Townsville QLD

Award: QLD Nurses Enterprise Agreement (QES)

Looking for meaningful nursing work with real impact? Join The Salvation Army’s AOD Withdrawal Service in Townsville. We’re seeking experienced Enrolled Nurses to deliver high‑quality withdrawal care across a 24/7 roster. If you’re confident in clinical assessment, passionate about recovery‑focused care, and ready to support people through change, this is the role for you.

 You’ll support clients through clinical assessments, physical and mental health monitoring, and coordination of treatment pathways — all within a safe, culturally responsive, recovery‑focused environment aligned with Salvos values and clinical best practice.

Shifts available:

• Morning: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Afternoon: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

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.

How you will make a difference

You will help deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care by:

• Conducting nursing assessments, interventions, and monitoring aligned with:
  • Queensland Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Recovery Services Policy & Procedures
  • TSA policies and values
• Working collaboratively with on‑site and visiting medical officers
• Administering and dispensing medications for withdrawal management
• Managing client admissions and discharges
• Completing accurate documentation and clinical handovers
• Contributing to continuous improvement and evidence‑based practice

What you will bring

• Recognised Enrolled Nurse qualification and current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 2 years’ experience, ideally including mental health support
• Strong understanding of clinical withdrawal management guidelines
• Blue Card (mandatory for Townsville & Mount Isa)
• Driver’s Licence (preferred)
• Confident triage, assessment, decision‑making, and crisis‑response skills

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.
• Flexible (add remote / hybrid / onsite / WFH if applicable) working arrangements.
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives
• 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.

How to apply

Are you ready to make a difference and help individuals rebuild their lives? Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the role's requirements.   Together, we can create lasting change and build a more inclusive and compassionate community.

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