Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing - Mental Health

Reference Number: 1488

Job Title: Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing - Mental Health 
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time                                                               
Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 30/10/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Paige Harbor on 0424 539 222 or Benjamin Fletcher on (03) 4804 4639

About GV Health – Mental Health Services:

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

• Adult Mental Health
• Community Mental Health
• Acute Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
• Aged Persons Mental Health
• Child and Youth Mental Health

Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services.

Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.

About the role: 

The Mental Health Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON) works as an assistant to the health care team, assisting the Registered Nurses to provide delegated aspects of consumer care. Elements of direct and indirect consumer care will be delegated in accordance with the professional judgement of the supervising Registered Nurse and in accordance with the level of achieved educational preparation and assessed competence of the individual RUSON. The Mental Health RUSON will work in accordance with the defined set of activities detailed in the position description.

The Mental Health RUSON is always required to work under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, and within their level of education and assessed competencies and scope of practice.

Undergraduate students currently completing 2nd or 3rd year of the Bachelor of Nursing and registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) as a student nurse are eligible to apply. The Mental Health RUSON position is designed to support candidates in the following areas:

• Increased interest, skills, confidence and capacity among participants to work in mental health services
• Encourage candidates to apply for a graduate year in mental health nursing
• Professional support to undergraduate students undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing
• Growth of professional networks in the mental health sector to support participants to build their career in this field
• Motivate candidates to pursue a Post-graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

We are looking for:

• Current enrolment in a Bachelor of Nursing Program or equivalent
• Minimum of 12-month completion of Bachelor of Nursing program
• Registered as a student nurse with AHPRA and with no conditions of undertakings
• Strong interest in mental health and well-being and considering a career in mental health nursing
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, clear communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work as a team member and contribute to team decisions, as well as the willingness to take advice and direction
• An interest in understanding the range of issues experienced by people experiencing mental illness presenting with high level needs, and a commitment to helping meet the needs of consumers and families/carers

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Workforce Navigator Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.