Nurse Navigator
Supporting the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community
Nurse Navigators are experienced nurses who understand the healthcare system. If you have a chronic disease or complex medical concerns, they can help you navigate your health journey.
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Your healthcare can be like a jigsaw puzzle and you can often feel as if there are pieces of the puzzle missing
Nurse Navigators work with you and your care providers – from GPs, surgeons and allied health workers to community health services – to bring the pieces of your healthcare puzzle together.
Nurse Navigators take the time to learn your story and give you care and support throughout your health journey.
You can meet with your Nurse Navigator at hospital, at home, in the community or place of your choice.
Nurse Navigators will help you:
- identify your health needs and work with you to develop a plan for your care
- provide support, advocacy and coordination for your health journey
- advocate to overcome barriers that may stop you from getting the care you need
- assist you in accessing the right service at the right time and in the right place
- provide health education and coaching to help you understand your health
- help you to make informed choices that meet your healthcare needs.
Nurse Navigators take the time to learn your story and give you care and support throughout your health journey. You can meet with your Nurse Navigator at hospital, at home, in the community or place of your choice.