Learn more about the RUSON/RUSOM Program at Monash Health.
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What is a Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON)?
A Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON) is a paid team member who:Â
- Is currently enrolled at university to undertake undergraduate Nursing study and registered with AHPRA as a student nurse Â
- Has successfully completed at least 12 months of study
RUSONs support the nursing team by delivering safe, effective care under the supervision and delegation of Registered Nurses. Their responsibilities include:Â
- Assisting with daily living activitiesÂ
- Recording patient observationsÂ
- Reporting and escalating care needsÂ
- Collaborating with the nursing teamÂ
For a more in-depth look at the day-to-day activities of Monash Health RUSONs, view the core duties list.
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What is a Registered Undergraduate Student of Midwifery (RUSOM)?
A Registered Undergraduate Student of Midwifery (RUSOM) is a paid team member who:Â
- Is currently enrolled at university to undertake undergraduate Midwifery study and registered with AHPRA as a student midwifeÂ
- Has successfully completed at least 12 months of studyÂ
 RUSOMs work under the guidance of Registered Midwives to provide high-quality, women-centred care. Their tasks include:Â
- Supporting mobility and hygiene careÂ
- Assisting with infant careÂ
- Working within a multidisciplinary teamÂ
For a more in-depth look at the day-to-day activities of Monash Health RUSOMs, view the RUSOM duties list.
Monash Health helps to deliver over 10,500 babies every year.
The benefits of being a RUSON/RUSOM at Monash Health
As one of Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive public health providers, we have a range of specialties to help you gain valuable experience before entering the workforce.
Clinical areas available to RUSONs include:
- Medical
- Surgical
- Emergency
- Paediatrics
- Subacute/rehabilitation
RUSONs may work across any of the following sites:
- Casey Hospital
- Monash Medical Centre, Clayton
- Dandenong Hospital
- Kingston Centre
- Monash Children’s Hospital
- Moorabbin Hospital
The RUSOM work arrangements includes the following:
- The option to work at multiple Maternity sites/teams including Monash Medical Centre, Dandenong Hospital or Casey Hospital.Â
- The opportunity to work alongside Graduates and experienced Midwives building maternity skills.Â
What we offer
- Onsite, subsidised employee parking
- Unbeatable experience in a range of different areas that will help you to build your readiness for clinical practice
- Flexible work roster, with casual employment to support flexibility with study commitments
- Access to Fitness Passport with affordable membership rates or onsite gym at Clayton
- Salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Exclusive Graduate information sessions to help you navigate the graduate application process
- Guaranteed shortlisting for a Graduate Program interview
- Comprehensive RUSON/RUSOM-specific orientation package, including paid training in the Monash Health Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Commitment to the delivery of patient-centred care by supporting and encouraging the development of our employees through continuous education via our learning platform (LATTE) and access to a wide range of learning resources.
About you
RUSON/RUSOM candidates must be able to meet the following criteria:
- Be able to provide enrolment/transcript evidence demonstrating successful 12 months course completion Â
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including building rapport with patients, and confidence in conflict resolution.Â
- Ability to work as a caring, proactive team member who is motivated to learn and develop new skills.Â
How to apply
Our RUSON/M jobs are advertised intermittently throughout the year. Please fill in the expression of interest form below to be notified of when our next advertisement will be open.
Recruitment process, interviews and offers
Monash Health’s selection of RUSON/RUSOM applicants is based on an assessment of the following:
- Academic results
- Referee feedback
- Interview outcomes
RUSON/M candidates are screened using video interviews. The video interview system will allow a couple of minutes for you to read the question and then approximately 2 minutes to respond. We recommend you complete your interview in a quiet, private place to minimise disruptions, as you cannot delete and re-record your responses.
Tips for your video interview
- Approach the video interview as you would a face-to-face or in-person interview; aim to look neat and professional
- Position yourself directly in front of your computer or external microphone and speak clearly to ensure that the system can easily capture the audio of your answers
- Pick a quiet place with good lighting to complete your interview, away from any sources of background noise
- Listen carefully to each question
- Avoid reading directly from pre-prepared notes
Commencement requirements
Before commencing as a RUSON or RUSOM at Monash Health, successful candidates must satisfy the following probity checks:
- Satisfactory police check (Fit2Work)
- Submission of a valid Employee Working with Children’s Check Card
- Evidence of immunisations as required by Monash Health policy and procedure
- Ability to pass a Fit Test with an adequate seal on an N95 mask
- Evidence of a valid Visa allowing full working rights (if not an Australian citizen or permanent resident)
Successful applicants that do not meet these requirements may have their offer of employment withdrawn.
Contact us
For more information about the Monash Health RUSON and RUSOM Program, please get in touch with the RUSON/M Program team.
Email: rusons@monashhealth.org