Job Description:

Exciting RUSON position opportunity for 2nd year nursing students
Friendly and supportive team environment
Fixed term until December 31, 2027, Part Time 0.4FTE

About the Role
The Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON) is currently enrolled at a university undertaking entry to practice studies. The student nurse will work across a range of clinical areas including acute care, subacute care and Residential at St Vincent’s Hospital (SVHM) to undertake a limited scope of nursing practice.

The RUSON is to provide support to the nursing team in the delivery of patient-centered-care. This role is required to work under the supervision and delegation of a Registered Nurse. The RUSON will practice within their level of education and assessed competencies, and under clearly defined role parameters.

Classifications for this position will be YP12 ($64,672 pro rata per annum)

Duties

Perform duties of the position to the best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM
Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions
Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct
Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes and maintaining the confidentiality of that information
Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing care needs of the patient.
Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Minimal Enrolment of:

Year 2 Enrolled in 2nd year of Bachelor of Nursing Program or Master of Nursing Science
Evidence of completion of 1st year requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing Units (3-year degree)

Enrolled in final year Bachelor of Nursing Program or Master of Nursing Science
Evidence of completion of 1st and 2nd-year requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing Units (3-year degree) or 1st-year unit requirements for the 2-year Master of Nursing Science

And

Student registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

What We Can Offer You

Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Culture of Continuous Improvement
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Located in Fitzroy with CBD and Gertrude St at our doorstep
Available Trams for our Fitzroy Campus – 11, 12, 109, 86, 96
Fitzroy Main building only 500m from Parliament Station
SVHM Cultural Diversity programs, offering staff support and education
Talk to me application - facilitate better conversations with patients and residents of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

About St Vincent’s Hospital
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service, which employs more than 7,500 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. Part of Australia's largest not-for-profit Catholic health and aged care network, St Vincent's Health Australia, SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides an extensive range of adult clinical services across our Fitzroy, Kew and Truganina sites.

We warmly encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds, including those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, LGBTQIA+, and people of all ages, cultures, and identities. Our mission is to create an environment that reflects and supports the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Together, we celebrate our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, making SVHM a unique, safe and welcoming place to work.

Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

How to Apply
To apply, click the 'Apply' button. You will be prompted to create a Workday candidate profile and upload your current resume and cover letter.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements and we will be able to adapt to these for you.

We encourage you to apply early, as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be found.
If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact TalentHealthVIC@svha.org.au and include the JRnumber.

*Respectfully no agencies*

Closing Date:

12 January 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan