Mental Health Ruson

4 days ago


Box Hill, Australia Eastern Health Full time

Mental Health RUSON Program

Gain experience in Mental Health whilst you study

Temporary Part time (February-December 2024)

Box Hill & Ringwood locations

Flexible roster, work around your current commitments (Monday - Sunday, AM & PM shifts)

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

Eastern Health is now recruiting to the 2024 Mental Health RUSON and Enrolled Nurse Pre-Qualification Employee Program. This opportunity is available to students with a strong interest in mental health and currently enrolled in undergraduate nursing studies or a diploma of nursing program.

The Mental Health Pre-Qualification Employee Program is designed to support pre-qualification employees to observe the work that is done by mental health clinicians, but also observe the skill of being able to develop a therapeutic working alliance with consumers and their families who access Eastern Health Mental Health Services.

About you

Are you currently in your second or third year of your Bachelor of Nursing (including double degree)?

Are you passionate about increasing your practical experience in mental health?

Do you have a desire to work in an acute mental health setting which values person-centred recovery oriented practice?

Do you seek a supportive environment with clinical diversity?

**Benefits for you**:
Gain experience in Mental Health whilst you study

Temporary part time during duration of 2024 program (Feb-Dec)

Flexible roster to work around your current commitments.

Build on your understanding of the mental health system and treatment.

Work collaboratively with consumers, carers and families, and health professionals for improved patient outcomes.

Work in a friendly and supportive team.

You will work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse at all times, within your level of education and assessed competencies and also under clearly defined role parameters. In this role, you will support the nursing team in the delivery of safe, personal, effective and connected care. The Mental Health RUSON practices as an assistant to the health professional team, assisting and supporting the team to provide delegated aspects of patient care.

**Essential Requirements**:
Currently enrolled at a University to undertake pre-registration nursing study (Bachelor of Nursing or a Bachelor of Nursing/ Bachelor of Midwifery or other double degree with a Bachelor of Nursing component)

Registered with Nursing & Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA) via AHPRA as a student nurse

Successfully completed not less than 12 months of the Bachelor of Nursing Degree prior to commencing the Mental Health RUSON program

Currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment

Able to undertake N95 mask fit testing prior to or at commencement of employment

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; including relationship building, team cooperation, and conflict resolution

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with a wide range of people, including co-workers, health professionals, residents and family members

Ability to commit to working a minimum of 15 during duration of the program.

**Desirable**:
Previous experience working in a healthcare setting, hospital or aged care facility

**Enquires**:
For more information, please contact Maree Ford

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

Diverse and engaging career opportunities

Friendly & supportive team

Flexible working hours

Salary packaging options

Career progression in our teaching hospitals

**How to apply**:
Cover letter addressing why you are interested in pursuing a career in mental health

Resume - with one professional and one clinical referee.

Up-to-date Academic Transcript from University where you are currently completing your degree

Next Steps

**Please note**:
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

**Values in Action**: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

Selection Criteria

**Essential**: Are you currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program and will you remain enrolled within th


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