Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing - RUSON

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON) to join the team at South West Healthcare. In this role, you will have the chance to work across our supportive and welcoming Medical/Palliative Care, Rehabilitation, Emergency, and Acute Care Units. As a RUSON, you'll play a key role in assisting Registered Nurses by providing delegated aspects of patient care, supporting the delivery of high-quality healthcare to our patients.
Job Details
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Department: South West Healthcare
Work Type: Fixed term - part time
Job Function: Medical and Nursing
Classification: As per advertisement
Work Location: Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1852726
Closing Date: 20-Apr-2025
Salary Range: As per advertisement
Job Duration: N/A
Attachments: EDUCATION - RUSON.pdf (PDF, 159KB)
Position Description

Contact: Christine Hena – Assistant Director of Nursing
adon@swh.net.au

Position Details

About the role

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON) to join the team at South West Healthcare. In this role, you will have the chance to work across our supportive and welcoming Medical/Palliative Care, Rehabilitation, Emergency, and Acute Care Units. As a RUSON, you'll play a key role in assisting Registered Nurses by providing delegated aspects of patient care, supporting the delivery of high-quality healthcare to our patients.

We are seeking RUSONs (students in their 2nd and 3rd years of the Bachelor of Nursing program, including 3rd and 4th year double-degree students) to support our nursing team in delivering safe, effective care. RUSONs will work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse at all times, within the scope of their education, assessed competencies, and clearly defined role parameters.

Applicants should be able to commit to 0.2 EFT (16 hours per fortnight) on a flexible roster, which operates across seven days a week. These positions are fixed term, with the opportunity to work varying hours that suit individual circumstances and align with study commitments.

Successful applicants will gain valuable insight into our Graduate Nurse Program and have access to our dedicated nurse educators for ongoing support and development.

What you bring

Along with motivation to contribute in a fast paced and highly skilled workplace, to be eligible candidates must be currently enrolled in a University course that leads to registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia and able to obtain a written recommendation from applicable University.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

  • Free car parking available, with on street parking and carpark complex;
  • Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
  • Ongoing clinical supervision;
  • Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 20 April 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 with the appropriate classification RUSON.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

  • Police Record Check
  • Employee Working with Children's Check
  • Current Immunisation status

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au


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