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Nurse Navigator (Quality and Innovation) (Bundaberg, Hervey Bay or Maryborough)


Integrated Care Services, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay or Maryborough Hospitals

Be a driver of change, innovation and better health outcomes across the Wide Bay!

Are you passionate about improving healthcare delivery and making a lasting difference to patient experiences?

  • Lead and support quality improvement and innovation initiatives across Integrated Care.
  • Drive opportunities to enhance clinical practice, service delivery and patient outcomes.
  • Promote evidence-based practice, innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Help shape the future of integrated healthcare for the Wide Bay.
Bring your nursing expertise, innovative thinking and passion for improvement to a role where your ideas can make a real difference!

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 7
Workplace Location Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/H2610WB694225
Closing date 02-Nov-2026
Job duration Permanent Full Time (76 hours p.f.)
Contact person Trudie Diserens
Contact details 0436 937 577
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Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity: 

  • The Integrated Care Nurse Navigator (Quality and Innovation) is a clinical leader, accountable at an advanced practice level for the development, coordination and implementation of strategic organisational strategies and initiatives within the Integrated Care Services utilising quality, innovation and project management methodologies.
  • The Integrated Care Nurse Navigator (Quality and Innovation) incumbent demonstrates sound knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory and provides clinical leadership, advice and advocacy to a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for the facilitation and provision of quality and cost effective nursing and/or midwifery services which are consistent with contemporary standards, guidelines, relevant legislation and best practice in the delivery of hospital avoidance strategies, chronic condition pathways and innovative hospital in the home initiatives which aim to improve the health and wellbeing of ambulatory care clients by delivering the right care in the right place at the right time.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $174,208 p.a., comprising salary between $140,631.69 - $152,684.94 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 7) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2610WB694225

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:  

  • Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
  • Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
  • Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
  • Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
  • The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Wide Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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