Part-Time Nursing Student (RUSON) – Werribee Mercy Hospital

Southern Cross Care (Vic); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Melbourne's Werribee Mercy Hospital is seeking a RUSON to support the healthcare team as a nursing student, under supervision, within a ward/unit setting. Part-time, fixed-term engagement aligned to the roster.

You’ll be enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing program with at least 12 months completed, and you must hold AHPRA student registration, remain clinically capable, and demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills. Vaccination checks are required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing program or equivalent.
• Minimum of 12 months completion of a Bachelor of Nursing program.
• Registration as a student with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Possess excellent clinical skills.
• Effective organisational skills, with respect to time management and delegation.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• RUSONs allocated to a ward/Unit at Werribee Mercy Hospital.
• The RUSON works as an assistant to the health care team, assisting the registered nurses to provide delegated aspects of patient care.
• RUSON must work under direct supervision of designated Registered Nurse.
• Provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining, a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Provide proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Skills

Bachelor of Nursing program (enrolled)

Nursing degree completion (12 months)

AHPRA student registration

Clinical skills

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (enrolled)

Job description

Mercy Health in Melbourne's Werribee Mercy Hospital is seeking a RUSON to support the healthcare team as a nursing student, under supervision, within a ward/unit setting. Part-time, fixed-term engagement aligned to the roster.

You’ll be enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing program with at least 12 months completed, and you must hold AHPRA student registration, remain clinically capable, and demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills. Vaccination checks are required.