Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing/Midwifery (RUSONM)

• Location: Multiple Western Health Sites 


• Employment Type: Fixed Term, Part Time 


• Salary: RUSON/M Year 1 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Are you a passionate nursing or midwifery student eager to gain real-world healthcare experience while contributing meaningfully to patient care? Join the Thriving RUSONM Program at Western Health!  

Western Health is currently seeking enthusiastic and motivated students to join our dynamic nursing teams as Registered Undergraduate Students of Nursing/Midwifery (RUSONM). This is a valuable opportunity to develop your skills, build professional confidence, and support the delivery of high-quality care under the guidance of experienced Registered Nurses. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Work under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse 


• Provide assistance with a variety of patient care activities 


• Contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and person-centered care 


• Gain valuable experience in acute medical and surgical ward settings 

About you: 

• Be currently enrolled in a university course leading to registration as a Registered Nurse or as a dual Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife 


• Complete your final year of studies in 2027 


• Be available to work a minimum of one shift per week 


• Be able to work rotating AM and PM shifts 


• Be able to accommodate your work hours around clinical placement commitments 

Intake start dates:

• July 2026 


• October 2026 


• January 2027 


• April 2027 

Flexible rotating rosters will be available to support your academic and clinical schedules.  

While there is potential for the fixed-term contract to be extended, applicants who are not offered an extension may continue their employment on an ongoing casual basis, provided they remain enrolled in a Nursing or Midwifery university program. 

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to grow your clinical experience and contribute to exceptional care at Western Health.  
Apply now and take the next step in your nursing or midwifery journey! 

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About Western Health 

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.   

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.  

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.  

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. 

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. 

Why join us? 

Compensation and benefits 

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards. 


• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements. 


• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey. 

Learning and development opportunities 

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways. 


• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education. 


• Mentorship and career support. 

Community impact and inclusion 

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care. 


• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion. 


• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. 

Organisational culture and environment 

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment. 


• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. 

Ready to make an impact? 

If you’re excited about the opportunity to gain real-world healthcare experience while contributing meaningfully to patient care, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. 

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.  

Closing date: 11:59pm on 24 June 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit via [email protected].

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). 

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees. 

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.