RUSON/RUSOM

Bayside Health; Wonthaggi; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program (Converge)

Education and training

Collaborative team under passionate Le

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking a Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing/Midwifery (RUSON/M) to support Registered Nurses and Midwives in patient care at the Wonthaggi Campus. You will undertake delegated direct and indirect tasks under supervision, aligned with your competence and organisational requirements.

As a 0.5 FTE role, you will be allocated to a ward/unit and may be redeployed as needed. A valid Police Check and Working with Children’s Check are required, and prior healthcare experience

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an approved undergraduate nursing or midwifery program and registered with AHPRA as a student nurse or midwife.
• Must provide a transcript showing completion of first year of the program.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Caring, proactive and willing to learn and develop new skills.
• Flexibility to work AM and PM shifts across a 7-day rotating roster.
• Valid Police Check and Working with Children’s Check.
• Prior healthcare experience is advantageous.
• Awareness of current issues and trends in Nursing.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to ongoing education and development.
• Demonstrated critical and reflective thinking for clinical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the healthcare team with delegated patient care activities.
• Support Registered Nurses and Midwives in delivery of care under supervision.
• Rotate across ward/unit duties and comply with local requirements and policies.

Skills

Student nurse or midwife

Transcript of first year

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility to work AM/PM

Customer-focused

Willingness to learn

Supervised practice

Education

Undergraduate nursing/midwifery program

Job description

RUSON/RUSOM, January 2027- Fixed term part time, 0.5 FTE (4 Positions)

Wonthaggi Campus

YP12 (RUSON) and YP15 (RUSOM)

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

The Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing/Midwifery (RUSON/M) works as an assistant to the healthcare team, supporting Registered Nurses and Midwives in the delivery of delegated aspects of patient care. The RUSON/M undertakes delegated direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse or Midwife, consistent with their assessed level of competence, scope of practice, and organisational requirements.

The RUSON/M is allocated to a specific ward or unit and works in accordance with the relevant ward/unit duty list, policies, procedures and local requirements. The RUSON/M may be redeployed to other clinical areas as required, subject to their level of competence and appropriate supervision. The RUSON/M is employed to undertake activities identified within the RUSON/M Core Duties List and is required to comply with the associated Exclusion List.

Skills & Experience Required

Currently enrolled in an approved undergraduate nursing or midwifery program at a recognised university and registered with AHPRA as a student nurse or midwife. At the time of commencement, the applicant must have successfully completed at least 12 months of their undergraduate course, in accordance with the requirements of the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028.

Must be able to provide a transcript of evidence of successful completion of first year of the undergraduate qualification.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Caring, pro‑active, engaging manner with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Flexibility to work AM and PM shifts across 7‑day rotating roster (around clinical placements).

A valid Police Check and Working with Children’s Check.

Previous experience working in a healthcare setting would be an advantage.

Awareness of current issues and trends in Nursing

Sound interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer‑focus

Demonstrated evidence of commitment to ongoing education and professional development

Demonstrated critical and reflective thinking skills to contribute to clinical decision making

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of free onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Feel supported with our Employee Assistance Program (Converge)
• Grow your skills through top‑tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Copy of the Position Description Below:

https://www.baysidehealth.org.au/files/documents/careers/PD-NS-059_RUSON_RUSOM_Sept_2026_PD.pdf

The role ceases advertising on 2/11/2026

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care