Time for a lifestyle change? Join a workplace that’s friendly & welcoming!! Located on the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and psychiatric services. The organisation serves a catchment in excess of 110,000 and comprises of a total of 282 beds and an extensive range of primary and community services. Warrnambool boasts excellent sporting, education (pre-school to university), social and cultural facilities. The city’s award winning foreshore promenade is a 5.7km path that stretches from the breakwater along the coastline to the Hopkins River mouth.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON) to join the team at South West Healthcare specifically within our supportive and welcoming Medical/Palliative Care, Rehabilitation, Emergency Unit and Acute Units. As a RUSON you will support the health care service in assisting Registered Nurses to provide delegated aspects of patient care to our patients.

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, effective 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 will be required to commit to 0.2 EFT (16 hours per fortnight) on a roster across 7 days a week. Positions are for a fixed term with the opportunity to work varying hours to suit individual circumstances and align with existing study commitments.

The successful applicants will receive significant insight into our Graduate Nurse Program as well as considerable access to our nurse educators.

What you bring

Along with motivation to contribute in a fast paced and highly skilled workplace, to be eligible candidates must be currently enrolled in a University course that leads to registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia and able to obtain a written recommendation from applicable University.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Free car parking available, with on street parking and carpark complex;
• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
• Ongoing clinical supervision;
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Wednesday 4 October 2023. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 with the appropriate classification RUSON Year 1 to 3.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au