RUSON / RUSOM - Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing / Midwifery

Fixed Term, Part Time - up to 32 hours per week

 Positions Vacant for 2nd & 3rd Year Students 

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We have an excellent opportunity for student nurses and midwifes looking to kickstart their career. As a RUSON/RUSOM you will provide assistance to the health care team, assisting the registered nurse/midwife to provide delegated aspects of patient care. Elements of patient care will be delegated in accordance with the professional judgement of the supervising registered nurse/midwife, and in accordance with the level of achieved educational preparation and assessed competence of the individual RUSON/RUSOM.

This program is an excellent career opportunity for student midwives and nurses, allowing you to gain employment experience in a supportive and professional environment. Shifts will be allocated in the Emergency, Medical, Surgical and Maternity Units. We are also excited to offer positions in our 2 aged care facilities- Andrews House (Trafalgar) and Cooinda Lodge (Warragul). We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking. Further information is contained in the Position Description.

These are part time positions of between 8-32 hours per week. Shifts will be worked across 7 days. Exact hours will be negotiated with the successful applicants. 

These positions are fixed term and will conclude when either:

• The employee terminates their employment, or
• On being granted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse of Midwife, or
• When the employee withdraws, defers or fails their undergraduate degree.

We are seeking applicants who have:

• A current enrolment and have successfully completed the first 12 months of an undergraduate Bachelor of Midwifery &/or a Bachelor of Nursing qualification.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Previous experience in a healthcare or hospital environment is desirable
• A thorough understanding and respect for confidentiality requirements.

IMPORTANT: All staff employed in the healthcare sector are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement. 

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a growing regional health service, providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas in the country – Baw Baw Shire. The Hospital cares for approximately 11,600 inpatients, makes nearly 28,000 community visits and sees more than 20,000 emergency presentations each year.

The administrative headquarters is located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul. Warragul is a 30 minute drive from Pakenham along the freeway – against the traffic! WGHG are the largest employer in Warragul with a workforce of over 1400 staff and are committed to building on our organisation’s strengths by welcoming people with our shared values of teamwork, respect, accountability and compassion.

We are well aware our hospital is aging but are excited at the news that our new state of the art hospital and public aged care facility is coming. A 23.6 hectare site at Lardners Track in Drouin East was acquired by West Gippsland Healthcare Group for a future hospital back in 2007. The new hospital is set to feature 233-beds and 33 emergency department treatment spaces as well as aged care and an expanded maternity facility.

We pride ourselves on the quality of care that’s delivered by our incredible staff. You won’t find a more friendly and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group. We care for our community because we are the community! The boost in capacity means more patients can be treated faster.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments. 

Further details and how to apply

Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal (www.wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV, and a covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees.

If you have any further queries, please contact Jacqui Meyers, Director of Clinical Operations on 5624 0594.

Applications close on Sunday 11th February 2024.

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability. 

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.