Withdrawal Unit Nurse

The Salvation Army 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.

Our team provides a range of services including Harm Reduction and Primary Health Services as well as treatment types (including residential treatment centres, community-based support programs, counselling, and withdrawal management services).

We are seeking a dedicated Withdrawal Unit Nurse to join our team at Bridge House, a 7-bed unit offering low-medical withdrawal support to individuals seeking recovery from AOD use.

This is a permanent, part-time position with a variability and flexibility of hours, reporting to the Nurse Team Leader.

• Conduct clinical observations, including withdrawal assessment using relevant assessment tools
• Administer medication to support participants through the withdrawal process, providing symptomatic relief
• Provide low-medical support to withdrawal participants, such as basic wound care, health assessment, and screening
• Develop health-related withdrawal treatment plans in collaboration with participants and the broader Bridge House team
• Support participants with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions, histories of trauma, homelessness, and other complex experiences
• Liaise with participant's treating health practitioners, pharmacies, and other relevant health services to provide continuity of care

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Div. 1 Registered Nurse or Div. 2 Enrolled Nurse
• Qualifications in AOD and Mental Health highly regarded
• Current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain
• Current unrestricted Western Australian Driver's License
• Demonstrated experience working within the Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health, and/or Homelessness sectors
• An understanding of the principles of trauma-informed practice
• An understanding of withdrawal management, including competence in the use of a range of withdrawal monitoring tools and knowledge of withdrawal pharmacotherapy
• Advanced clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a multidisciplinary team

The estimated salary for this role is $80,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

We offer a range of benefits, including NFP salary packaging, flexible working conditions, health, fitness, and financial discounts/benefits, paid parental leave, up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme, up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity, an Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for career development.