Boort District Health is a leading rural health service dedicated to delivering high-quality, accessible, patient-centred care for our local community. We’re committed to improving health and wellbeing by providing comprehensive, integrated health services that are safe, effective and responsive to community needs. At the heart of everything we do are our values of Respect, Quality, Equity and Collaboration — guiding how we care for patients, support each other and work with families and stakeholders to achieve better health outcomes.

Position Title: Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON)

Classification: As per award

Salary per hour: As per award

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Part-time 64 hours per fortnight until 27 th October 2027

Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 -2028

Role description

Boort District Health is seeking motivated and compassionate Registered Undergraduate Students of Nursing (RUSONs) to support the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care across our Acute Care, Urgent Care Centre and Residential Aged Care services.

Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the RUSON assists with delegated care activities appropriate to their level of study, clinical experience and demonstrated competence. This role offers undergraduate nursing students the opportunity to develop practical skills and gain valuable hands-on experience within a supportive healthcare environment.

Key responsibilities include:

- Assisting patients and residents with activities of daily living.




- Supporting the nursing team with delegated care activities.
- Promoting patient and resident comfort, dignity, safety and wellbeing.
- Maintaining a safe, clean and efficient care environment.
- Contributing positively as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

This role operates within the approved RUSON scope of practice and organisational policies and does not replace the responsibilities of Registered or Enrolled Nurses.

Essential:

- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing program.
- Successful completion of the first year of a Bachelor of Nursing degree.
- Current registration as a Nursing Student with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated clinical placement experience relevant to delegated activities.
- Current National Police Check.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Evidence of required immunisation status.
- Ability to work effectively under supervision within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Culture and Benefits

At Boort District Health, we're proud of a people-first culture that supports fairness, respect and wellbeing in everything we do. Our workplace is inclusive, collaborative and grounded in our core values of Respect, Quality, Equity and Collaboration,



where diversity of thought and experience is welcomed. We promote protected, healthy and respectful work environments that are free from discrimination, bullying and harassment, and we champion openness, transparency and ethical conduct across all levels of the organisation.

You'll be joining a team that supports professional growth and personal wellbeing, with benefits including:

- A relaxed, close-knit and supportive team environment
- Professional development opportunities and study leave to help you grow your skills
- Generous salary packaging options to make your earnings go further
- An active staff Social Club with regular events
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for counselling and wellbeing support
- Policies and support focused on workplace safety, health and equal opportunity for all staff

The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check & Working with Children Check and comply with Boort District Health's' Vaccination Policy.

For further information about this position, please contact Mubarak Meera Sahib – Director of Clinical & Community Services on Show phone number.

Applications close 22 nd November 2026

We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed and progressed before the closing date.

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