RUSON Employment Program - Aged Care

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NHW is seeking dynamic part-time registered nursing students in their second year to join the RUSON program at Wangaratta, on site. This fixed term role up to 3 years offers 16 hours per fortnight as an assistant to Nurses, delivering delegated aspects of patient care under the supervising RN and your current educational preparation. It suits those who want to expand clinical skills in a fast paced acute care setting and who share NHW values. Extra shifts may be available. Benefits include competitive pay, salary packaging, five weeks annual leave plus an extra week for many weekend shifts, EAP and wellbeing programs. To apply, address the key selection criteria in the PD, complete the employment statutory declaration, and submit via Apply Now or the careers page; vaccination requirements apply; for inquiries contact Di McIntosh at (03) 5722 5824 or [email protected]. Applications close 27 September 2026.

• Part Time, Fixed Term Contract - Up to 3 years
• 16 hours per fortnight

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

The Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON) nursing framework allows Nursing Students to work one shift per week, as an assistant to Nurses, providing delegated aspects of client care in accordance with the professional judgement of the supervising Registered Nurse and in accordance with the level of achieved educational preparation and assessed competence of the individual RUSON. The employment is on a temporary basis while students are completing their studies.

We are seeking dynamic part time registered nursing students in their second year of study as part of our RUSON employment program. Successful applicants will be keen to expand their nursing skills and gain invaluable experience by assisting to provide care to patients in our acute care settings.

Applicants need to have the ability to learn a variety of skills and tasks in a fast paced environment and be prepared to abide by NHW values and code of behaviour.

RUSONS will be able to work extra shifts if they are available.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries. 
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made with Di McIntosh on (03) 5722 5824 or via [email protected]
• Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD
• Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
• To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
• Applications close Sunday, 27th of September 2026

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies

If you have any issues with submitting your application please call the Recruitment Team on (03) 5722 5353