Nurse Navigator (Generalist)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Hourly rate

Superannuation

Leave loading

Flexible work-life balance

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service seeks an experienced RN for the Nurse and Midwife Navigator role in Gladstone, QLD. You will deliver advanced clinical care to consumers with chronic and complex health needs across lifespan and coordinate holistic care to ensure seamless journeys across services.

You will lead with strong clinical governance, build partnerships with families and multidisciplinary teams, and provide operational leadership to strengthen service delivery in multiple

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with annual practising certificate.
• Advanced clinical knowledge in chronic disease management and subacute care.
• Proven leadership and management capabilities with strong communication.
• Ability to work autonomously across acute, subacute, general practice, aged care and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced, autonomous clinical care to consumers with chronic/complex conditions.
• Coordinate holistic, consumer-centred care across safe healthcare journeys.
• Build partnerships with consumers, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide clinical and operational leadership to strengthen service delivery.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Advanced clinical knowledge

Leadership and management

Autonomous work across settings

Job description

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Gladstone QLD

The CQHHS Nurse and Midwife Navigator Service connects some of Central Queensland's most vulnerable consumers with the right care, at the right time. Working across Gladstone, Biloela, Emerald and Rockhampton, Navigators support people living with chronic and complex health conditions through proactive, holistic care that extends beyond individual health services.

By advocating for consumers, coordinating care across healthcare boundaries and helping people navigate an often-complex health system, the team plays a vital role in improving health outcomes, supporting independence and enhancing quality of life across our communities.

About us:

The CQHHS Nurse and Midwife Navigator Service connects some of Central Queensland's most vulnerable consumers with the right care, at the right time. Working across Gladstone, Biloela, Emerald and Rockhampton, Navigators support people living with chronic and complex health conditions through proactive, holistic care that extends beyond individual health services.

By advocating for consumers, coordinating care across healthcare boundaries and helping people navigate an often-complex health system, the team plays a vital role in improving health outcomes, supporting independence and enhancing quality of life across our communities.

About the role:

• Deliver advanced, autonomous clinical care and professional support to consumers living with chronic and complex health conditions across the lifespan.
• Coordinate holistic, consumer-centred care, ensuring safe and seamless healthcare journeys while reducing gaps and fragmentation between services.
• Build strong partnerships with consumers, families and multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes and support informed decision‑making.
• Provide clinical and operational leadership, applying advanced judgement, clinical governance and professional expertise to strengthen service delivery.

About you:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with a current annual practising certificate; relevant postgraduate qualification will be highly regarded.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and evidence-based skills in chronic disease management, acute/subacute nursing, service coordination and interdisciplinary care.
• Proven leadership and management capabilities with strong communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and confidently across acute, subacute, general practice, residential aged care and community settings.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $12,225 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $70.92 - $77.00 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Professional development allowance and leave
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close: Tuesday, 24 November 2026