Nursing Team Leader
Woodend, VIC
Arrow Health – The Bentinck
Full time
Lead Clinical Excellence in a Specialist AOD Service
Arrow Health is seeking an experienced and highly capable Nursing Team Leader to join our leadership team at The Bentinck, our residential AOD and Mental Health service in Woodend.
This is a senior clinical leadership role where you will drive high standards of nursing care, clinical governance, and workforce capability, while leading a dedicated team supporting individuals through recovery.
About the Role
As the Nursing Team Leader, you will be the direct line manager of the nursing team and a key clinical leader within the service.
You will:
Lead and manage nursing staff supported by the Director of Nursing, providing clinical supervision, mentorship, and skill development
Deliver advanced clinical leadership, supporting complex presentations in AOD and mental health
Drive clinical excellence and consistency in withdrawal management and detox care
Lead education, training, and upskilling initiatives to strengthen workforce capability alongside the Director of Nursing
Ensure strong clinical governance, including audits, risk management, and compliance with NSQHS and AOD standards
Support clinical operations including admissions, discharge planning, and care coordination
Contribute to service development, program evaluation, and continuous improvement




Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to organisational leadership
About You
You are a confident clinical leader who brings both advanced nursing expertise and a passion for developing others.
You will have:
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Significant experience in AOD, mental health, withdrawal management, or acute care settings
Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment, decision-making, and risk management skills
Proven experience leading or supervising nursing staff
Strong commitment to clinical education, mentorship, and workforce development
Solid understanding of clinical governance, accreditation, and safety frameworks
Excellent communication and leadership capability
Desirable
5 years clinical experience
Experience in withdrawal/detox or complex AOD presentations
Experience leading clinical education programs, competency frameworks, or in-service training
Strong involvement in clinical audits, accreditation (NSQHS), and quality improvement
Advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapy and medication management
Why Join Arrow Health?
Join a collaborative and supportive leadership team
Play a key role in shaping clinical standards and workforce capability
Work in a specialist AOD service making real impact in recovery journeys
Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
Be part of a service committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement

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