Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing - WMH

Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a RUSON at Werribee Mercy Hospital. The role supports the nursing team by assisting with delegated patient care under direct supervision of a registered nurse.

Applicants should be enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing, have completed at least 12 months of the program, be registered as a student with AHPRA, and demonstrate strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current enrolment in a Bachelor of Nursing program or equivalent
• Minimum of 12 months completion of a Bachelor of Nursing program or equivalent
• 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 will be allocated to a ward/Unit at Werribee Mercy Hospital
• 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

Skills

Current nursing student status

Registered with AHPRA

Excellent clinical skills

Strong organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing program enrollment

12 months BN program completion

Job description

Employment Details

Employment Type: Part time, fixed term Hours: 2 shifts per fortnight Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter (Please state which location you would prefer), Contact: Lisa Cassar or Alison Hill - [e-mail]

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

RUSONs will be 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. Elements of direct and indirect patient care will be delegated in accordance with the professional judgement of the supervising registered nurse and in accordance with the level of achieved educational preparation and assessed competence of the individual RUSON. RUSON must work under direct supervision of designated Registered Nurse.

What you’ll bring

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

• Current enrolment in a Bachelor of Nursing program or equivalent (i.e. Master of Nursing)
• Minimum of 12 months completion of a Bachelor of Nursing program or equivalent
• 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

Evidence required

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need.

We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.