RUSON Acute & Aged Care Registered Nurse Undergraduate Student of Nursing Fixed Term Part Time 16 Hours per fortnight and Casual hours available For more details take a look at our Position Description.
About us Western District Health Service is a leading and innovative sub-regional health service providing a comprehensive range of acute inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health services.
Hamilton, located 3.5 hours from Melbourne, and on the doorstep of the majestic Grampians National Park, is the hub of a large agricultural region and the centre of the shire for business, commerce, education, health, cultural and recreational facilities.
Learn more - Visit Hamilton You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of I ntegrity, I nnovation, C ollaboration, A ccountability, R espect and E mpathy.
About the role PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: We are looking for RUSON's (students in year 2 and year 3 of Bachelor of Nursing- including 3rd and 4th year double degree students) to support the nursing team in the delivery of safe and quality care.
The RUSON works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse at all times, within their level of education and assessed competencies and also under clearly defined role parameters.
Applicants for both fixed term part time and/or casual roles will be required to commit up to 0.2 EFT (16 hours per fortnight) on a roster across 7 days a week.
There will be opportunity to work varying hours to align with existing study and clinical placement commitments.
The role of the RUSON is to provide support to the nursing team in the delivery of safe and quality patient 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 daily living, ensuring that the personal needs and comfort of patients is maintained.
To assist in providing a safe patient environment and additional supervision ensuring patient/ residents safety is maintained.
To provide general support to the Wards/Units/facilities, ensuring effective and efficient care delivery.
A unique experience of working across a wide range of general and specialty areas.
These include; Aged Care, Medical and Surgical Units.
We are seeking candidates with the following: Currently completing, second or third year of Bachelor of Nursing or second, third or fourth year of Bachelor in Nursing program.
Registered as a student nurse with AHPRA with no conditions or undertakings.
Previous experience working in a healthcare setting would be an advantage.
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skill Demonstrated satisfactory academic progress in the Bachelor of Nursing (Credit or above for all subjects and competency in clinical placements preferred but not essential) Ability to work all shifts including AM, PM and night shifts over a 7 day roster.
What we can offer you?
Flexible arrangements to accommodate study and placement requirements Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Be part of a high functioning team Generous Salary Packaging options Free car parking Closing Date: Sunday 13 October 2024 **Proposed Interviews to take place as suitable applications are received .
The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check.
Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required.
All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements, including COVID and Booster shots.
WDHS is a smoke-free workplace.
Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply.
This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.
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