Patient Navigator - Renal

SA Health; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Supportive team

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla or Port Augusta is seeking a Casual Patient Navigator – Renal to support renal patients through their journey. You will use your lived experience to assist patients and families with navigation, mentoring, advocacy and culturally responsive care.

The role emphasizes non-clinical support, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and improving access to services. Salary is hourly with casual loading, contract up to 1 October 2027.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of kidney disease and understanding of patient barriers.
• Strong communication skills with patients and carers.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical support to renal patients.
• Assist with service navigation for patients and families.
• Mentoring and advocacy for patients and carers.
• Deliver culturally responsive care and respect diverse backgrounds.
• Help improve patient experience and access to services.

Skills

Lived kidney disease journey

Strong communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Organisational skills

Advocacy & confidentiality

Job description

Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla or Port Augusta • OPS2 | Casual • Salary: $33.96 - $35.53 per hour | 25% Casual Loading | Casual Contract (up to 1 October 2027) Join us as a Patient Navigator – Renal and use your lived experience to support patients navigating their kidney health journey!

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Our Benefits

• Work-life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and personal commitments.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work in an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference in the health of our community.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.

About the Role

You will use your lived experience of kidney disease to provide non-clinical support to renal patients navigating their journey towards kidney transplantation. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will support patients and families through service navigation, mentoring, advocacy and culturally responsive care, helping improve the patient experience and access to services.

About You

• Lived experience of the kidney disease journey and understanding of barriers faced by First Nations people with end-stage kidney disease.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage respectfully with patients, families and carers.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with external service providers.
• Strong organisational skills, initiative and ability to manage priorities responsibly.
• Commitment to patient advocacy, confidentiality and culturally responsive support.

Applicant Information

• Please refer to the role description for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
• We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact: Kylie Herman - Nurse Practitioner Candidate, 8668 7462, [emailprotected]

Application Closing Date: Friday 1st October 2027 - 11:55PM