RUSON - Undergraduate Assistant in Nursing - Aboriginal Nursing Cadetship

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 Position - 4 Months
• AM/PM shifts may be required 
• RUSON (YP12)
• Great Staff benefits

Alfred Health is seeking passionate and dedicated Aboriginal Nursing students for paid work experience within one of our three industry leading hospitals.

A cadetship will provide you with the chance to gain valuable on the job experience to support your studies, all while being paid! This is a great opportunity to experience working as part of a talented, caring, dedicated and innovative team committed to improving the lives of our patients and their families.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome cultural diversity within our teams as well as in our community.

What’s in it for you?

• An income whilst gaining valuable work experience as either a Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON) or Allied Health Assistant (AHA)
• Future employment pathways in public health
• Development of your personal and professional support networks
• Mentoring and support
• A culturally safe work environment 

To be considered for this cadetship, you must:

• Be enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing qualification
• Have completed your first year of the course and maintained a pass grade in all subjects
• Be able to commit to 40 shifts over a 12 month period
• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander 

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Erin Embury Nurse Manager- Nurse Bank, Pool & Allocations on 0447 044 933

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Sunday 4th January 2026

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 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