National Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Are you passionate about supporting your community?

Supporting well-being and professional development is critical to our ability to help our clients and the community, this is a meaningful job in a progressive values-driven organisation.

About the role
We are seeking a dedicatedNational Clinical Nurse Coordinator! You will ensure contribute to strategic direction of the National AOD Stream through a clinical lens and quality nursing care within TSA AOD Services.

Responsibilities include

• Clinical governance responsibilities
• Provide clinical supervision and 'dotted line' management of all nursing staff within TSA AOD Services (primary role management is via centre manager)
• Lead delivery of 'HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication' to all non-nursing staff who oversee the self-administration of medication within AOD Services. Ensure currency of training to all relevant staff
• Provide advice and support regarding the delivery of health-related programs within AOD Services
• Develop national level partnerships with medical suppliers, pharmacies and addiction medicine specialists
• Audit and maintain compliance with all relevant regulatory authorities

This is a permanent full-time position, based anywhere in Australia. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Above award Nurses Award Level 5.

What you will have

• More than 2 years of experience in an AOD role
• Prior management experience
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Post grad quals in MH, AOD, Management or related field (desirable)
• Certificate IV in Training and Education (TAE) or willingness to obtain
• Registered Nurse (AHPRA)
• At least 5 years of experience in AOD or Mental Health and previously held management role/s
• Knowledge of AOD sector including role, policies, regulations and legislation
• Knowledge of the impacts of addiction upon individuals
• Knowledge of health, social and other issues experienced by injecting drug users
• Enhances decision making and enabling factors for injecting drug users
• Knowledge of children and families sector including current contexts and legislation

Benefits working at The Salvation Army

• We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!

About Us
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

How to Apply
If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

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 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.