RUSON

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.

REGISTERED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OF NURSING (RUSON), WARD 3 WEST

• Part time (32hrs per fortnight)
• Fixed Term - ending at conclusion of course
• Classification code – RUSON
• Staff benefits
   

DEPARTMENT

Ward 3 West is a 32 bed, Cardiology and Cardiothoracic inpatient unit which sits within the Alfred Heart and Lung clinical program. 3 West specialises in the management of patients requiring medical and interventional Cardiology & Cardiothoracic surgical services, while also providing continuous cardiac monitoring services for patients from a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. 3 West is a fast paced unit that works within a collaborative and multi-disciplinary care model to facilitate timely delivery of quality care to both our elective and emergency patient cohorts.

POSITION:

The RUSON is a key member of the multidisciplinary team on 3 West. The role of the Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON) is to provide delegated elements of clinical nursing care and support to assist the nursing team in their delivery of safe and quality patient care. The RUSON works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, within their level of education and assessed competencies and under clearly defined role parameters. The RUSON provides supportive, personalised, patient-centred care to our diverse patient cohort. 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (RUSON)
• Currently enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing, Master of Nursing Practice and has successfully completed 12 months of study
• Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills 
• Embodiment of Alfred Health Nursing Values and a passion for patient centred care delivery

BENEFITS:

• Salary packaging and novated leasing are available via Maxxia to maximise take-home salary
• Access to health and well-being incentives such as the Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Onsite staff gym - a payroll deductible expense
• Onsite childcare services are available (subject to availability)
   

Enquiries: Gemma Tate, Nurse Unit Manager, Ward 3 West on (03) 9076 5453

Applications close at 11 pm Tuesday, 29th April 2025

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