Transition To Practice Nurse Co-Ordinator

Transition to Practice Coordinator - Nursing

• Ongoing | Full Time position with monthly days off!
• Predominately Box Hill Corporate Office | Visit other Eastern Health Sites
• Supporting over 180 graduate nurses during their Transition to Practice (graduate) year

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Join our dynamic interprofessional team supporting early career clinicians across Eastern Health during their Transition to Practice year.

The Transition to Practice Coordinator (Nursing) is responsible for supporting and motivating the workforce in the delivery of excellence in clinical and professional standards. The position is of clinical and professional leadership and collaborates with key stakeholders to provide guidance and development of staff under the leadership of the Associate Director Transition to Practice Programs.

The Transition to Practice Coordinator (Nursing) is responsible for the support and management (including recruitment and site/shift rostering) of the Clinical Nurse Educators and the Clinical Support Nurses within the program; while accepting accountability for the Transition to Practice Nursing (RN and EN) programs across all Eastern Health campuses.

The program coordination encompasses, marketing, bulk intake recruitment, supporting learner health, wellbeing and performance. This includes oversight of the planning, delivery and evaluation of formal study day programs, program requirements and management of learner rotations.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Registered Nurse Registered Nurse (including condition free AHPRA registration)

• Post graduate qualification in education, health or relevant field (preferably at a Masters level)

• Clinical experience with education programs including experience in clinical practice supervision of learners (students, graduates)

• Previous experience in a similar role

• Extensive experience with recruitment of novice learners using values based recruitment

• Experience in leading support of novice learners in both profession and clinical matters.

• Demonstrated competence in leadership roles with the ability to inspire, influence and motivate staff and to contribute to and foster a positive learning culture

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with excellent organisational, critical thinking, problem solving and prioritisation skills.

• Strong attention to detail

• Advanced interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication, leadership and conflict management, in order to facilitate effective team functioning, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

• Leadership / participation in education and research

• Exhibits behaviour which reflects the Eastern Health values

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please Click Here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Emma Davis

Contact Number: 9895 3576

Contact Email: emma.davis@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 13/03/2026 (Note: Advertising may end before the closing date).

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day