Advance Neonatal Patient Journeys in a Temporary Part-Time Leadership Role
Join Logan Hospital, Metro South Health, as a Temporary Part-Time (30.4 hours per fortnight) Nurse Navigator – Neonatal Services, leading coordinated, patient-centred care for newborns and families while driving service excellence across the continuum of care.
About This Role
Your new role:
Role
As the Nurse Navigator – Neonatal Services, you will play a key leadership role in improving outcomes for babies and families by:
* Coordinating complex neonatal care across inpatient, outreach and discharge services
* Supporting safe, seamless patient journeys between hospital, community and tertiary providers
* Providing advanced clinical leadership and expert neonatal nursing practice
* Building partnerships with families, caregivers and multidisciplinary teams
* Driving quality improvement, innovation and evidence-based practice initiatives
* Mentoring staff and contributing to education, workforce development and research
* Enhancing service efficiency, reducing fragmentation and improving patient experiences
About You
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate neonatal nursing professional with:
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA / NMBA
* Advanced neonatal nursing knowledge and contemporary clinical expertise
* Strong care coordination and case management experience
* Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to work autonomously and make high-level clinical decisions
* Experience leading quality improvement, service redesign or research initiatives
* A passion for family-centred care and improving neonatal outcomes
* Postgraduate qualifications (or current study) in a relevant field highly regarded
What We Can Offer You
* Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance
* Career development pathways, mentoring and leadership opportunities
* Be part of a collaborative team delivering exceptional care to babies and families
* You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world‐class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.
About Us
Logan Hospital is the major health centre for one of the fastest growing areas in Queensland. We offer a range of services, including medical, rehabilitation, maternity, surgical and paediatric care. We offer our staff and students extensive support and training in most medical specialties. As a teaching hospital, we help train future health care professionals and participate in research through strong partnerships with Queensland's leading medical schools, universities, and TAFE Queensland. Our services will continue to grow as we build bigger and better facilities to support the community. By 2027, we'll have more beds and 5 more birthing suites as part of the Logan Hospital expansion.
INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE
Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care. We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply. We are better together. Further information: We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
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