Employment Type - Casual
Job Category - Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON)
Job Classification - YP12 RUSON
Req Id - 6436
Registered Undergraduate of Nursing - RUSON
Casual
Colac Area Health is a values based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.
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. The RUSON role will work across departments within the Health Service as required.
What's required?
Essential:
* Currently completing Second year of Bachelor of Nursing at a participating university.
* Registered as a student nurse with AHPRA with no conditions or undertakings
* Previous experience in a healthcare setting would be an advantage.
* Demonstrated satisfactory academic progress in the Bachelor of Nursing (Credit or above for all subjects and competency in clinical placements preferred but not essential).
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government )
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
To join our team, all candidates are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and influenza, aligning with our health services immunisation policy.
Contact person: Meagan Place (ADON)
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Application closing date: Applications are now open and will close Monday 17th November 2025
Applications will be reviewed as received and Applicants may contacted for Interview during this period.
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