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Enrolled Nurse (AOD) x 2 | Rowes Bay, Townsville

Casual

Be the Difference. Support Recovery. Change Lives.

Are you an experienced Enrolled Nurse looking for more than just another nursing role? Join our dedicated Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) Withdrawal Management Team in Rowes Bay, Townsville , where every shift is an opportunity to support people through life-changing recovery journeys.

Number Of Positions Available

2

About The Role

As an Enrolled Nurse, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality withdrawal management services, supporting clients' physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing throughout the detox process.

You’ll work closely with Registered Nurses, Medical Officers, and multidisciplinary teams to provide person-centred care that empowers recovery and promotes positive outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

- Supporting clients through alcohol and drug withdrawal programs
- Conducting clinical observations, assessments, and monitoring withdrawal symptoms
- Administering medications and treatments in line with clinical guidelines
- Assisting with admissions, discharges, case notes, and clinical documentation
- Supporting clients experiencing mental health and addiction-related challenges
- Collaborating with Medical Officers and healthcare professionals
- Providing compassionate, culturally safe, and recovery-focused care




- Contributing to a positive team culture and continuous improvement initiatives

What You'll Bring

- Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA
- Minimum 2 years' nursing experience, ideally within AOD, Mental Health, Detox, Community Health, or related settings
- Strong clinical assessment and observation skills
- Knowledge of withdrawal management practices and recovery principles
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage challenging situations with professionalism and empathyCommitment to delivering person-centred care
- Current Driver Licence
- Willingness and ability to work AM and PM shifts across the week including weekends
- Current Queensland Blue Card (or ability to obtain)

What We Offer

- The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
- Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration

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📌 Enrolled Nurse - Withdrawal Management (Townsville)
🏢 The Salvation Army Australia
📍 Townsville