Join Oncology Services (Adult) at Townsville Hospital and Health Service as a Nurse Navigator - Cancer Care Coordinator.

This role focuses on supporting patients with Oncology and Haematology conditions. The opportunity assists to improve health care outcomes for this patient cohort with a proactive approach to streamlining their healthcare journey and engaging primary health care services.

PLEASE NOTE - This is a temporary part time role, commencing 19/10/2026 - 17/10/2027, with a possible 12 months extension (40 hours per fortnight).

Job details

- Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
- Position type: Part-time
- Occupational group: Health - Nursing
- Classification: Nurse Grade 7
- Workplace Location: Townsville region
- Job ad reference: QLD/TV688117
- Closing date: 02-Aug-2026
- Salary Other: $70.58-$76.63 p.h.
- Job duration: 19/10/2026 - 17/10/2027 possible 12 mths extension
- Contact person: Amy Frame
- Contact details: (07) 4433 3333, Access the National Relay Service

About the opportunity

This role focuses on supporting patients with Oncology and Haematology conditions. The opportunity assists to improve health care outcomes for this patient cohort with a proactive approach to streamlining their healthcare journey and engaging primary health care services.

About your new employer

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic and diverse healthcare environment, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad range of clinical services. As a leading tertiary and referral service, you will have the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex care, and engage in continuous professional development.

We are committed to supporting career growth through structured pathways,



education and training opportunities, and strong partnerships with organisations such as James Cook University. Whether you are advancing your clinical expertise or developing leadership capability, you will be well supported to achieve your career goals.

Our organisation is underpinned by a cooperative and inclusive culture, offering the benefits of a regional setting alongside modern healthcare facilities. With flexible work options, a strong focus on wellbeing, and access to vibrant and diverse North Queensland communities, you can enjoy both professional fulfilment and a relaxed, high-quality lifestyle.

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

- Provide expert nursing leadership and coordination within complex systems and Chronic Conditions and Chronic Disease environment.
- Sound knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory and the ability to apply relevant legislation, guidelines and standards.
- Integrate the strategic direction and priorities for quality improvement into the clinical service, establishing a quality framework.
- Advanced leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution and change management skills to ensure customer focused service provision amongst the multidisciplinary team.
- High level of communication skills required for problem solving and decision making.




- Use information and reporting systems appropriate to the position.
- Ongoing professional development of self and others.
- Understanding of teaching and learning in the health care environment (adult learning principles) with demonstrated clinical teaching and facilitation skills.

Role requirements

- Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
- Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.

Competitive salary and benefits

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

- Salary range: $70.58 - $76.63 p.h. (NG7)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro rata) with 17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Locality and Uniform allowance
- Professional Development allowance and leave
- Plus salary sacrificing options may be available

Apply now

Enquiries are welcome: Amy Frame on (07) 4433 3333

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV688117

Applications close: Sunday, 2 August 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the Documents section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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