Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs Reference: 603 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. 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. 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 Eligibility & Availability 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 Registered to work 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. Compensation and benefits Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements Scholarships and grants to support 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 Closing date: 11:59pm on 24 June 2026. Enquiries For further information about this role, contact Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit via . Equal Opportunity Statement 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. Applications close Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 11.59pm #J-18808-Ljbffr