Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing/ Midwifery

Medical, Rehabilitation, Aged Care, Surgical, Emergency Department and Maternity

Nurses and Midwives EA 2024-2028 – RUSON/M (YP12) (YP15)

16 hours per fortnight - 3 positions available

Part Time, Max Term – November 2025 – June 2026

Echuca Regional Health (ERH) proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the iconic Murray River. As the largest employer in the region with over 1,000 staff, ERH offers a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and is growing as a sub-regional teaching health service.

Whether you're seeking a career change, a lifestyle shift, or both—ERH provides genuine opportunities for growth, development, and making a difference in a welcoming regional community.

About the Role:

The opportunity exists for eligible Registered Undergraduate Student Nurses and Midwives (RUSON/M) to start their health care career with Echuca Regional Health. This program provides Nursing and Midwifery undergraduate students with an opportunity to gain exposure to a health service, build on confidence and knowledge and undertake paid work placement in a cultural safe environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• A RUSON/M is required to work under the direct supervision and delegation of a Registered Nurse at all times and work within the agreed core duty list

• Maintain academic obligations in the Bachelor of Nursing and remain as an active student throughout their fixed term employment

• Collaborate and consult with the Registered nurse and other multidisciplinary team members to achieve desired health outcomes for patients

• Ensure all patients, residents, families, clients, visitors and staff are treated with respect, dignity and courtesy

• Accept accountability and responsibility for providing a high standards of direct patient care within the scope and core duties list of the RUSON

Qualifications/experience required:

• Currently enrolled at a University to undertake an undergraduate nursing study

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Student Nurse/ Midwife

• Has successfully completed a minimum of 12 months of a Bachelor of Nursing Degree

Why Work at ERH?

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development.  As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight

• Flexible working arrangements

• Supportive and experienced leadership

• Health and wellbeing programs

• Career progression and skill development opportunities

• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

• Free onsite parking

• Free staff vaccinations

How to Apply:

All applicants are to apply online via Seek and must include:

• A Cover Letter

• Resume

• Key Selection Criteria**

**Please note: Key Selection Criteria can be located within the position description. Applicants are required to send a separate document detailing response to the ‘key selection criteria’ to recruitment@erh.org.au

For a copy of the Position Description please go here:

0379 – Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing – Midwifery – Position Description

or email recruitment@erh.org.au

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Clare Shalders, Nursing and Midwifery Education Manager on: (03) 5485 5278 or cshalders@erh.org.au

Applications Close: 29 October 2025 Apply today!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Applications are not accepted from agencies.

Diversity and Inclusion

At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.

We are a child-safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Safe Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.

Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact recruitment@erh.org.au  

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.