Nurse Navigator Diabetes

Lead the Way as a Diabetes Nurse Navigator!

Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with diabetes? Join North West Hospital and Health Service as a Nurse Navigator (Diabetes) and play a pivotal role in coordinating care, empowering patients, and improving health outcomes across the continuum of care.

About the role

Working as part of the Nurse Navigator Service, you will partner with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to improve health literacy, reduce barriers to care and create seamless healthcare experiences that lead to better outcomes and enhanced quality of life.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate complex, patient-centred diabetes care across community, primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare settings.
• Build strong partnerships with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to improve health literacy, self-management and care outcomes.
• Apply advanced clinical expertise to reduce fragmentation in care, facilitate referrals and support patients through every stage of their healthcare journey.

Working with us

• For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,695. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,085; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,390 (pro rata for part time employees).
• In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
• Tax savings through
  salary sacrificing options
  are also available.
• Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.
• We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months. 

Requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital and Health Service

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Contact: Ana Waqairawaqa on 04•• ••• 831.

Applications close: Tuesday, 15 September 2026.