About the role

Maters Caner Care Centre is seeking a Nurse Navigator Cancer Care First Nations responsible for coordinating and navigating patient care in this maximum term 3-year, full time position.

This role involves supervising and coordinating the patient's cancer journey, with a focus on assisting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander individuals in connecting primary healthcare and Cancer Services. The Nurse Navigator will promote culturally capable and accessible care, collaborating with patients to navigate their healthcare and treatment pathways at the Mater Hospital. This includes addressing individual cultural, medical, and personal needs.

Additionally, the Nurse Navigator is the main point of contact for patients and coordinates support services to ensure a safe discharge. The role requires expert clinical expertise to conduct comprehensive holistic assessments and identify complex patients for optimal outcomes.

Salary range: $66.85 – $72.58 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

The Nurse Navigator will develop culturally based assessment tools for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander patients to improve healthcare accessibility and outcomes.

• Conduct holistic assessments for patients starting cancer treatment
• Provide leadership and support to nursing colleagues
• Identify individual patient needs throughout cancer journey
• Act as a point of contact for patients
• Communicate effectively with patients and families
• Liaise with GPs and referral services
• Develop patient outcome measures and processes
• Contribute to governance and policy for cancer care
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care teams
• Create care plans for high-risk patients

About you

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in Cancer Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse registration through APHRA and a current annual practicing certificate
• All mandatory education requirements must be maintained

Desirable

• Post Graduate studies in Cancer Nursing
• Desirable to have current chemotherapy competency

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here – Nurse Navigator Cancer Care First Nations 11042025.pdf

For more information regarding the role, please contact Simone Andrews on 07 3163 5885

Applications close on Thursday, 15th May 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.