Job Description
Woodend, VIC
n Arrow Health – The Bentinck
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Nursing Team Leader
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Lead Clinical Excellence in a Specialist AOD Service
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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.
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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.
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About the Role
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As the Nursing Team Leader, you will be the direct line manager of the nursing team and a key clinical leader within the service.
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You will:
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Lead and manage nursing staff supported by the Director of Nursing, providing clinical supervision, mentorship, and skill development
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Deliver advanced clinical leadership, supporting complex presentations in AOD and mental health
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Drive clinical excellence and consistency in withdrawal management and detox care
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Lead education, training, and upskilling initiatives to strengthen workforce capability alongside the Director of Nursing
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Ensure strong clinical governance, including audits, risk management, and compliance with NSQHS and AOD standards
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Support clinical operations including admissions, discharge planning, and care coordination
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Contribute to service development, program evaluation, and continuous improvement
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Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to organisational leadership
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About You
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You are a confident clinical leader who brings both advanced nursing expertise and a passion for developing others.
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You will have:
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Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
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Significant experience in AOD, mental health, withdrawal management, or acute care settings
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Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment, decision-making, and risk management skills
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Proven experience leading or supervising nursing staff
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Strong commitment to clinical education, mentorship, and workforce development
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Solid understanding of clinical governance, accreditation, and safety frameworks
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Excellent communication and leadership capability
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Desirable
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5 years clinical experience
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Experience in withdrawal/detox or complex AOD presentations
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Experience leading clinical education programs, competency frameworks, or in-service training
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Strong involvement in clinical audits, accreditation (NSQHS), and quality improvement
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Advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapy and medication management
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Why Join Arrow Health?
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Join a collaborative and supportive leadership team
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Play a key role in shaping clinical standards and workforce capability
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Work in a specialist AOD service making real impact in recovery journeys
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Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
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Be part of a service committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
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📌 Nursing Team Leader (Victoria)
🏢 Arrow Health
📍 Victoria