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Nurse Navigator - Disability and NDIS
Ipswich
Start a new journey with us! Provide system guidance for navigation of West Moreton Health patients across complex and diverse health pathways!
• Temporary Full Time opportunity to June 2026!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM664838_10 |
| Closing date | 22-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | Until end of June 2026 |
| Contact person | Tarryn Seumanu |
| Contact details | 0447471564 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The Nurse Navigator – Disability and NDIS is a Registered Nurse who demonstrates advanced levels in clinical skills, knowledge and translation of contemporary evidence-based care to practice. The Nurse Navigator aims to facilitate safe and efficient care for community patients who are complex by reducing service fragmentation, enhancing patient self-management through understanding of their condition and coordinating the connection to appropriate services to enhance outcomes thus smoothing the patient journey.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Advanced clinical evidence-based skill and knowledge in acute nursing care, coordination and interdisciplinary care management for NDIS community patients, evidenced by recency of practice and achieved clinical and professional competencies.
- Leadership proficiency through the articulation of patient and professional engagement principles and personal attributes that influence a positive culture and achieve active collaboration across the wider health system.
- Proficiency in the establishment of therapeutic relationships, incorporating health education, advocacy and culturally competent professional practices that facilitate achieving patient identified goals and optimised health experiences.
- Applied knowledge of quality improvement frameworks and associated quality processes inclusive of the integration of nursing research, identifying experiences that evidence a professional commitment to contributing to quality improvement.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Appointment to this position requires registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) as a Registered Nurse and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory.
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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WM664838_10 Nurse Navigator Disability and NDIS_RD (PDF, 210KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model (PDF, 816KB)
Information Package for Applicants
