Renal Patient Navigator — Guide Kidney Journeys

Palliative Care SA; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network is seeking a Patient Navigator – Renal to support patients navigating their kidney health journey. You will use lived experience to assist with service navigation, mentoring and advocacy in a collaborative, culturally responsive care environment.

The role focuses on non-clinical support for renal patients on transplantation pathways, with emphasis on communication, teamwork and patient-centred care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical support to renal patients navigating their journey toward kidney transplantation.
• Support patients and families through service navigation, mentoring and advocacy.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient experience and access to services.

Skills

Kidney disease lived experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Advocacy & confidentiality

Job description

Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network is seeking a Patient Navigator – Renal to support patients navigating their kidney health journey. You will use lived experience to assist with service navigation, mentoring and advocacy in a collaborative, culturally responsive care environment.

The role focuses on non-clinical support for renal patients on transplantation pathways, with emphasis on communication, teamwork and patient-centred care.