Job Description

Townsville Hospital and Health Service - Townsville QLD

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Nurse Navigator Complex Chronic Rheumatology

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Townsville Hospital and Health Service

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Townsville, Northern QLD

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Nursing to General Medical and Surgical (Healthcare and Medical)

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Government to State (Government and Defence)

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70.92 to 77.00 p.h. +12.75% superannuation

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About your opportunity

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Permanent part-time, 56 hours per fortnight

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Join a dedicated team supporting patients with Rheumatology conditions and play a key role in improving their healthcare experience. This position focuses on coordinating and streamlining patient care journeys, fostering strong connections with primary healthcare providers, and helping achieve positive health outcomes through proactive and patient-centred support.

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About your new employer

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Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and rewarding healthcare environment, combining advanced clinical practice, innovation, and professional development. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we provide opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex healthcare delivery, and access ongoing education, training, and career advancement pathways.

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Our supportive and community-focused culture fosters collaboration, inclusion, and wellbeing. Located across the vibrant rural, urban,



and coastal communities of North Queensland, Townsville HHS offers an enviable lifestyle, affordable living, adaptable work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while achieving work-life balance.

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Competitive salary and benefits:

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We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

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Salary range: 70.92 to 77.00 p h. (Nurse Grade 7)

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4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading

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12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

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Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

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Requirements:

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Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.

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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.

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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.

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This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role

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Probation period may apply.

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Pre‐employment checks will be conducted.

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Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

📌 Nurse Navigator (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville Hospital and Health Service
📍 Townsville