Full-time | Competitive pay above award conditions, negotiable based on skills and experience
About the role
Bridge House is a place where people take brave steps toward healing, and where compassionate, skilled professionals walk beside them.
As the Nurse Team Leader for the Withdrawal Unit, you will guide a dedicated nursing team through some of the most meaningful and transformative moments in a person's recovery journey.
This role is for someone who leads with heart, steadiness and clinical confidence, creating a safe, calm and supportive environment for participants navigating withdrawal.
You will work closely with the Bridge House Leadership team to shape a service grounded in dignity, evidence-based practice and genuine human connection.
Every shift offers the chance to make a real difference, and your leadership will help ensure each participant feels seen, supported and respected.
This permanent full-time position is based at the Bridge House Withdrawal Unit in Perth and reports to the WA State Manager, AOD.
How you will make an impact
Provide clinical and operational oversight that ensures participants receive safe, holistic and person led care
Lead and nurture the nursing team, creating a culture of confidence, compassion and continuous growth
Monitor key service indicators and participant feedback to strengthen the quality of care
Coordinate nursing rosters and collaborate with the Bridge House Leadership Team to maintain seamless coverage
Work closely with medical practitioners and nurse practitioners to ensure coordinated screening and intervention




Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to enhance participant outcomes
Offer expert nursing advice to the WA AOD Leadership Team, escalating matters where needed
Champion inclusive, culturally appropriate and trauma informed practice
What you will bring
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Minimum 2 years' experience as a Senior Registered Nurse (or equivalent)
Experience in AOD withdrawal management
Confidence supervising staff and supporting performance
Strong organisational skills and the resilience to lead a dynamic service
Understanding of neurodiversity in an AOD context
Commitment to participant led service delivery
Formal AOD and/or mental health qualifications are highly regarded
Current WA Driver's Licence
What we offer
Competitive pay above award conditions, negotiable based on skills and experience
Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 and $2,650 Entertainment Benefit
Flexible working arrangements
Employee Assistance Program
Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts
Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
Up to 8 weeks of leave per year through our purchased leave scheme




Generous parental leave (12 weeks)
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
A supportive, values driven culture where your contribution truly matters
About us
The Salvation Army (Salvos) is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.
We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.
It is this belief which drives us to find recent ways and places where we can make a difference.
From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, the Salvos are always there providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
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 and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status.
We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal 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 National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
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📌 Nurse Team Leader (Withdrawal Unit) (Perth)
🏢 The Salvation Army Australia
📍 Perth