*About us:

The CQ Health Nurse and Midwife Navigator Service supports people living with chronic and complex health conditions across Central Queensland. Our Navigators work across hospital, community and primary care services to help people understand their care, connect with the right services and experience a more coordinated healthcare journey.

About the role

As a Nurse Navigator (Generalist), you'll work with consumers who have complex healthcare needs, helping them navigate services and receive coordinated care across different settings and specialties.

This is an advanced, autonomous nursing role where you'll use your clinical expertise and knowledge of the health system to reduce barriers, avoid fragmented care and help consumers and their families make informed decisions about their health.

You'll

coordinate care across primary, secondary and tertiary health services work closely with consumers, families and multidisciplinary teams support health literacy, self-management and informed decision-making provide advanced clinical leadership and problem-solving contribute to quality improvement, service development, education and research.

The role works across professional and organisational boundaries, so building solid relationships and bringing services together around the needs of the consumer will be a big part of your day.

About you

You're an experienced Registered Nurse who is comfortable working autonomously, managing complexity and looking beyond one clinical area to see the bigger picture of a consumer's care.

You'll bring advanced clinical knowledge and experience in chronic disease and/or acute or subacute nursing, along with strong care coordination and multidisciplinary working skills.

You'll also have

strong clinical judgement,



critical thinking and problem-solving skills the ability to communicate, negotiate and build relationships across services experience working across different specialties and healthcare settings leadership skills and a collaborative approach a genuine focus on improving the consumer experience and continuity of care.

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse is mandatory. A relevant postgraduate qualification, or working towards one, would be well regarded. A current Class C driver licence is also required.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $174,208 p.a. is comprised of:

An hourly rate between $70.92 - $77.00 p.h.

12.75% employer superannuation contribution

17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply

To apply, please submit the following:

Your current CV or resume, including referees.

A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.

Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance

Contact [email protected]

Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I693593

Applications close: Sunday, 11 October 2026

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📌 Nurse Navigator- Generalist (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton