Woodend, VICArrow Health – The BentinckFull-time
Nursing Team Leader
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 developmentDeliver advanced clinical leadership, supporting complex presentations in AOD and mental healthDrive clinical excellence and consistency in withdrawal management and detox careLead education, training, and upskilling initiatives to strengthen workforce capability alongside the Director of NursingEnsure strong clinical governance, including audits, risk management, and compliance with NSQHS and AOD standardsSupport clinical operations including admissions, discharge planning, and care coordinationContribute to service development, program evaluation,



and continuous improvementWork 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 NurseSignificant experience in AOD, mental health, withdrawal management, or acute care settingsDemonstrated advanced clinical assessment, decision-making, and risk management skillsProven experience leading or supervising nursing staffStrong commitment to clinical education, mentorship, and workforce developmentSolid understanding of clinical governance, accreditation, and safety frameworksExcellent communication and leadership capability
Desirable
5 years clinical experienceExperience in withdrawal/detox or complex AOD presentationsExperience leading clinical education programs, competency frameworks, or in-service trainingStrong involvement in clinical audits, accreditation (NSQHS), and quality improvementAdvanced knowledge of pharmacotherapy and medication management
Why Join Arrow Health?
Join a cooperative and supportive leadership teamPlay a key role in shaping clinical standards and workforce capabilityWork in a specialist AOD service making real impact in recovery journeysOpportunities for professional development and leadership growthBe part of a service committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
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📌 Nursing Team Leader (Victoria)
🏢 Arrow Health
📍 Victoria