Nurse Navigator – First Nations (Identified)

Emergency Department Presentation into Inpatient Care

Metro South Health

Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook, Queensland

Temporary full-time | Six-month contract | On-site

$70.92 per hour

Indigenous Job Match is proud to advertise this identified opportunity on behalf of Metro South Health.

They are seeking an experienced Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Registered Nurse to join Logan Hospital as a First Nations Nurse Navigator.

This position will provide advanced clinical leadership, care coordination and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients moving from an Emergency Department presentation into inpatient care.

Working across services and healthcare settings, you will help patients and families navigate complex systems, reduce barriers and access care that responds to their individual needs, goals and cultural context.

About the role

- Coordinate person-centred care across primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare settings.
- Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients throughout their healthcare journey.
- Build trusted relationships with patients, families, carers, healthcare teams and community partners.
- Advocate for culturally safe, connected and responsive care.
- Help reduce fragmentation and barriers within the healthcare system.
- Provide advanced clinical leadership across multidisciplinary services.
- Work collaboratively with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Directorate and Cultural Coordination Team.
- Build connections with the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health, Mob Link, local Elders and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations.




- Work autonomously while maintaining strong partnerships across clinical and community services.

What they are looking for

- Advanced clinical capability and professional judgement.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- The ability to navigate complex healthcare systems and connect patients with appropriate services and support.
- Experience working collaboratively with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams and community organisations.
- An understanding of the social determinants of health.
- An understanding of Primary Health Care principles.
- The confidence to work autonomously and provide clinical leadership.
- A genuine commitment to improving health experiences and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- A respectful approach that recognises the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, communities and individual healthcare journeys.

A relevant postgraduate qualification, current enrolment in postgraduate study or previous experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health will be highly regarded.

Applicants should review the complete role description for all mandatory registration, qualification and employment requirements.

Identified position





This is an identified vacancy with a genuine occupational requirement for the position to be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Applicants must include a statement in their application confirming that they identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Only applicants who meet this requirement will be considered.

Perks

- A competitive hourly rate of $70.92.
- Generous leave entitlements.
- Salary packaging options.
- Access to relevant professional development allowances and leave.
- Study and research assistance.
- Corporate discounts.
- Employee health and wellbeing programs.
- Opportunities to learn, develop and build a longer-term healthcare career.
- Experience within a major public health service recognised for teaching and research.

Metro South Health has stated that they are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace. They have also advised that they are working towards a Reconciliation Action Plan.

Indigenous Job Match endorsement

Indigenous Job Match is proud to endorse this opportunity with Metro South Health.

This role recognises the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clinical leadership, cultural knowledge and advocacy across the healthcare journey. It provides an opportunity for an experienced First Nations Registered Nurse to help patients and families navigate complex systems, strengthen connections between services and advocate for care that respects each person’s culture, priorities and circumstances.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses with the relevant clinical experience, community understanding and commitment to culturally responsive care are strongly encouraged to apply.

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📌 Nurse Navigator – First Nations (Identified) (Queensland)
🏢 Indigenous Job Match
📍 Queensland