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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- Solid 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 (Woodend)
🏢 Arrow Health
📍 Woodend