Nurse Navigator Paediatric And Adolescent (Identified), Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Queensland; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Queensland is seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Nurse Navigator to deliver advanced nursing care for children and adolescents. This role involves coordinating complex care journeys, partnering with families and health teams, and improving health outcomes. Candidates must possess current nursing registration and a passion for First Nations health. The position offers a supportive work environment focused on career growth, professional development, and fostering a diverse, inclusive culture.

Benefits

Generous professional development allowances

Access to study and research assistance

Corporate discounts

Employee wellness programs

Qualifications

• Must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Passionate about improving health and wellbeing of First Nations children.
• Ability to coordinate complex patient journeys.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced, culturally safe nursing care.
• Coordinate health care across the continuum.
• Work in partnership with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Advanced skills in paediatric and adolescent health

Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

Commitment to education and mentorship

Education

Current registration as a Registered Nurse

Job description

This is an identified vacancy with a genuine occupational requirement for the position to be filled by a candidate indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community. Candidates not meeting this criteria will not be considered.

Your new role :

As an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Nurse Navigator (Paediatric & Adolescent), you will deliver advanced, culturally safe nursing care and coordinate complex patient journeys across the continuum of care. Guided by Nurse Navigator principles, you will work in partnership with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes, streamline care pathways, and strengthen system efficiency.

About you :

You are an experienced Registered Nurse who identifies as Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander and are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations children and young people.

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, with advanced skills in paediatric and adolescent health.
• Deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, culture, and the social determinants influencing child and adolescent wellbeing.
• A commitment to education, mentorship, and continuous improvement, fostering culturally safe and evidence-based practice within your team and service.

What we can offer you :

• We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
• We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
• We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role.
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous and access to relevant professional development allowances and / or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

About us :

Metro South Health is committed to health equity for First Nations Peoples. The MSH First Nations Health Directorate is responsible for providing support, guidance and feedback on improvement strategies relating to Department of Health - First Nations Health Equity Strategies: Co-development and Co-implementation to Metro South Hospital and Health Service; Queensland Health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability Framework 2010-2033; and Metro South Health - Strategic Plan 2024-2028 and Integrated Planning Framework 2023 Revision; and the Metro South Health - First Nations Health Equity Strategy 2022-2025.

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We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are Metro South Health :

We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim operating five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services.

We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring. We save lives, change lives, and make the world a better place. We are part of and proud of the community we serve.

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