Bendigo Health

Work in an environment that offers:

- Generous annual leave entitlements and salary packaging benefits
- Part time hours for good work - life balance
- A dynamic and growing health service that embraces new technologies

The Position

Job Reference: 4678

Position Title: Clinical Nurse Educator - COMPASS Program
Classification: RN35
Salary per hour (exc. super): $64.83
Hours per fortnight: 64
Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time until December 2027

Closing date: 22/10/2026

An exciting fixed-term opportunity is available for a Clinical Nurse Educator to run COMPASS - Clinical Orientation, Mentorship, Preceptorship and Structured Support - a transition-to-practice pilot supporting newly registered nurses at Bendigo Health.

Working within Nursing & Midwifery Education, the COMPASS Program CNE will lead the implementation and day-to-day delivery of a structured, team-based preceptorship model designed to strengthen graduate transition, clinical capability, confidence and increasing independence across the first 12 months of practice.

A key focus of the role will be developing and supporting Senior Clinical Preceptors and Near-Peer Clinical Preceptors, undertaking structured graduate check-ins, supporting early identification and escalation of concerns, partnering with clinical areas to operationalise the model, and monitoring whether planned support is being delivered as intended.

The successful applicant will work closely with clinical managers, educators and participating departments to support graduate and Clinical Preceptor alignment, including appropriate support across the 24-hour clinical environment. Clinical departments retain responsibility for their own rosters; the Programs' CNE provides guidance and implementation support.

The role will also contribute to evaluation, quality improvement and research associated with the COMPASS pilot, creating an opportunity to help shape a new model of transition-to-practice support at Bendigo Health.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong interest in clinical education, graduate transition and developing the capability of others.The successful candidate will bring a coaching and learner-centred approach, strong stakeholder and communication skills, and the ability to translate an agreed model into practical delivery across busy clinical environments.





You will be comfortable supporting Clinical Preceptors and graduates, facilitating constructive feedback and challenging conversations, recognising when additional support is required, and working collaboratively with clinical leaders to address implementation barriers.

Key responsibilities

- Implement and deliver the 12-month COMPASS transition-to-practice pilot.
- Prepare, develop and support Senior and Near-Peer Clinical Preceptors.
- Facilitate Orientation & planned PD days across the 12-months.
- Undertake structured graduate check-ins and monitor transition, progression and support needs.
- Support early identification, educational response and escalation of graduate concerns, including relevant LAMP processes.
- Partner with clinical areas to support local readiness, Clinical Preceptor/graduate alignment and planned support across relevant shifts.
- Monitor program fidelity, identify barriers and support practical improvement.
- Develop and deliver education, resources, simulation and reflective learning activities.
- Contribute to data collection, evaluation, quality improvement, research and reporting associated with the pilot.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:

- Staff health and wellbeing programs
- Career development and education opportunities




- Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
- Versatile Working Arrangements
- Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your Recent Division

The People and Culture Division supports managers, staff and volunteers working at Bendigo Health through a range of services including workforce planning, resourcing strategies, employee relations, industrial relations, learning and development and workplace health and safety. Payroll and salary packaging also report into this division, providing seamless service for staff from on-boarding and contract development to applying contracts and ensuring staff get the right remuneration.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.

Need more information? Please contact Gabby Jones - Manager Nursing & Midwifery Education on 03 5454 6554 or 04•• ••• 016 for a confidential discussion.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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