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Form of workJoin the Thriving RUSON Program at Western Health!
Are you a passionate nursing or midwifery student enrolled in a nursing program, eager to dive into real-world healthcare experiences?
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Students of Nursing to join the nursing teams at Western Health as Registered Undergraduate Students of Nursing (RUSON).
RUSON’s work as invaluable members of the healthcare team, under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting the nursing teams to deliver high quality patient care, interventions and activities.
Part-time positions are available in our acute, subacute and emergency wards across Western Health for students who will be in Year 2 of their entry to practice nursing degree in 2023.
To be successful in this role you:
- Are currently enrolled in a University course that leads to registration as a Registered Nurse or dual Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife.
- Have completed at least 12 months of the above course.
- Are able to commit to a minimum of one shift per week
- Have the ability to work rotating AM & PM
Positions are available for both a March and May 2024 start. The contracts available include both the opportunity to be employed up until registration as a Registered Nurse at the end of your degree. A rotating roster including both day and evening shifts will be available to accommodate clinical placement obligations. _________________________________________________________________________________
About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
