Renal Patient Navigator: Lived-Experience Advocate

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 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.