RUSON - Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Fixed Term Positions until June 2025

Part-Time, 16 hours per fortnight

AM/PM shifts may be required 

RUSON Year 2-3 Classification (YP13-YP14)

Staff benefits

Based at all Alfred Health sites 

The Department

Nursing Workforce provides support across Alfred Health through Bank and Pool cover. Our team comprises people who are able to work across a variety of specialities and adapt to new ward environments every day. Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research, and education. We are the leading provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne and a primary provider of specialist state-wide services to the people of Victoria.

The Position Summary

RUSONs are provided with a great start to their career by gaining experience in the hospital setting whilst completing their pre-registration nursing studies. The Start with Us program was conceptualised as an entry pathway for pre-registration nursing students to begin their nursing career with Alfred Health prior to their graduate year. By offering contracted RUSON positions, the organisation aims to meet the needs of a challenged nursing workforce and engage future staff in roles that complement pre-registration fellowships, and pre-registration placements.

The role of the RUSON is to support the nursing team in delivering safe and quality patient-centred care. The RUSON is required to work under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse at all times, within their level of education and assessed competencies and under clearly defined role parameters. The main objectives of this role are:

• To participate in delegated care delivery relating to patient activities of daily living, ensuring that the personal needs and comfort of patients are maintained
• To assist in providing a safe patient environment and additional supervision ensuring patient safety is maintained
• To provide general support to the Wards/Units, ensuring effective and efficient care delivery
• A unique experience of working across a wide range of general and speciality areas
• RUSONs will be allocated to either Alfred, Caulfield or Sandringham sites

Skills and Qualifications Required 

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing Degree or Master of Nursing Degree and has successfully completed at least 12 months of a Bachelor of Nursing degree 

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite staff gym (Alfred Hospital)
• Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance 
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)

For further enquiries, please contact the Nursing Workforce Associate Nurse Manager Team at 9076 2500 Option 1

Applications close Friday, 25 October 2024

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au