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- Classification: Casual Bank RUSON AA41, Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research, and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion, and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting, and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

We are currently seeking Registered Undergraduate Students of Nursing (RUSON) to join our dedicated team. As a RUSON, you will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, assisting in the delivery of safe and high‑quality, patient-centred care across our inpatient wards and limited same-day services.

You will be a valued member of the nursing team, contributing to the daily activities of patient care and recovery. This is a casual position, offering an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on healthcare experience in a supportive and dynamic healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, focusing on activities of daily living, patient comfort, and hygiene.
- Provide mobility assistance, including bed positioning, transfers, and ambulation.
- Assist with feeding, nutritional support, and elimination needs for patients.
- Maintain a safe and clean patient environment, always ensuring patient dignity and privacy.
- Contribute to the documentation of patient care, including relevant observations and actions taken.
- Ensure that all delegated tasks are completed in line with the RUSON scope of practice and organisational policies.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare staff, fostering positive relationships and collaborative care.
- Participate in ward activities and training sessions to enhance your professional development and skills.
- Completion of at least one year of an entry‑level Bachelor of Nursing degree (or equivalent).
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a student nurse.
- A genuine commitment to providing compassionate, patient‑centred care. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, their families, and the healthcare team.
- A willingness to learn, seek support when needed, and adhere to the RUSON role boundaries and supervision requirements.




- Basic computer skills and familiarity with clinical documentation.
- Compliance with Peter Mac’s immunisation policies.
- Previous clinical placement experience at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (PMCC).

What We Offer:

- An opportunity to gain valuable experience in a world‑class healthcare setting.
- A supportive and collaborative team culture where your contributions are valued.
- A competitive casual salary in line with the Nurses & Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement .

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities

Peter Mac celebrates, values, and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Hiring Manager: Andrew Pilcher -Director Nursing Workforce

Contact Number:

Applications Close 11:59pm: Thursday 1 October 2026

Position Summary

The Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing provides support to the nursing team in the delivery of protected and quality patient centered care. The RUSON is required to always work under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, within their scope of practice, 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 activities of daily living, ensuring that the personal needs and comfort of the patients.
To assist in providing a safe patient environment through patient supervision.
To enhance patient recovery by assisting with patient bed positioning, transfers, ambulation and other care activities as outlines in the RUSON specific duty list within the care environment.




Within the confines of the RUSON role, to provide general support to the Wards/Units, ensuring effective and productive care delivery.

NURSES AND MIDWIVES (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYER AGREEMENT

Classification or Salary Range

AA41.

NURSES AND MIDWIVES (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYER AGREEMENT

Key Relationships

Internal

- Patients, Families and Carers
- Nurse Unit Manager
- Nursing Staff
- Allied Health Staff
- Academic Nursing Unit
- Medical Staff
- Patient Support Staff

External

- Visitors

Skills

- Students who have competed their 1st year of study (or equivalent) and are currently enrolled to an entry to practice Bachelor of Nursing degree, and who is registered with AHPRA as a student nurse.
- A commitment to Peter Mac values.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- A willingness to contribute to quality patient care.
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other staff.
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and complete tasks and activities as delegated by the supervising registered nurse within the required timeframe.
- Awareness of limitations in knowledge and need to seek support from the supervising registered nurse wherever required.
- Commitment to ongoing career development.
- Commitment to a qualified work ethic.
- Basic computer skills.
- Maintain immunisation in accordance with the Staff Immunisation Policy.
- Previous Clinical Placement at PMCC

Key Accountabilities

Under the supervision of the Nurse Unit Manager and or/their registered nurse delegates, the RUSON must observe the RUSON scope of practice guidelines, which may include the following:

- Demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered care and to work aligned with the Peter Mac values.
- Work within the RUSON role and defined parameters as determined by the RUSON position description and the specific RUSON Scope of Practice Duty List.
- Provide delegated aspects of patient care, working within a patient plan of care and the RUSON Scope of Practice (appendix A), including but not limited to:
- Under direct delegation of a Registered Nurse (RN) and in specific circumstances, the recording of patient vital signs may be undertaken. These vital signs must be promptly reported to the RN each time, following the established escalation pathway.
- Assistance with personal hygiene and grooming needs.
- Assistance with nutritional needs including assisting with setting patients up for meals and drinks.
- Assisting with feeding patients assessed by the registered nurse as appropriate for the RUS

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