QCHF is seeking an experienced and highly capable Registered Nurse to join our Care Navigation team as a Care Coordinator, supporting members to safely transition from hospital to home.
This role is ideal for a seasoned clinician who brings broad clinical expertise, strong judgement, and the ability to lead complex care planning in a community-based setting.
Reporting to the Care Navigation Manager, you will play a critical role in coordinating post-discharge care for members at risk of re-hospitalisation. You will proactively engage with members, assess their clinical and support needs, and deliver tailored, person-centred care plans that drive safe and sustainable health outcomes.
This is a highly autonomous role requiring strong clinical reasoning, stakeholder engagement, and the confidence to operate across a range of healthcare settings.
You will:
Lead comprehensive clinical assessments for members with complex health needs following hospital discharge
Develop, implement and continuously review individualised care plans aligned to member goals
Identify risks and implement proactive strategies to prevent re-hospitalisation
Coordinate care across service providers and the broader health system
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external healthcare providers




Provide guidance and support to members navigating healthcare services
Monitor and evaluate care outcomes to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective service delivery
Contribute to continuous improvement and program development initiatives
About you:
We are looking for a highly experienced Registered Nurse who can operate independently and confidently in a complex care environment.
An AHPRA Registered Nurse with an interest in building a career pathway toward leadership, you'll be provided support to step into more senior responsibilities within 1–2 years
Significant clinical nursing experience across multiple settings
Demonstrated experience in care coordination, discharge planning, or complex case management
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and make sound, autonomous decisions
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience working with patients with chronic conditions or rehabilitation post joint surgery
Robust organising skills, with proven ability to embrace technology and drive change
Highly regarded:
Background in coordinated care programs or population health
Experience working in community-based or transitional care models
Ready to make an impact beyond the bedside? Apply now.

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