General News
22 May, 2023
Students encouraged to apply for MDHS program
Second and third year undergraduate nurses keen to get hands-on experience and a kickstart to their career are being encouraged to apply for the Maryborough District Health Service’s Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON) program. The...
Second and third year undergraduate nurses keen to get hands-on experience and a kickstart to their career are being encouraged to apply for the Maryborough District Health Service’s Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON) program.
The program offers registered undergraduate nurses the opportunity to build their skills while undertaking paid positions in a clinical setting.
For third year undergraduate nurse Mia Harrison, joining the program has provided an ideal starting point in her career while she completes her studies.
“I saw it as a way that I could get experience within a clinical setting beyond a student placement,” she said.
“Placement is great, but you do a few weeks and then you’re not in that setting again for some time. The RUSON program provided more consistent exposure.
“It’s been very beneficial for learning and using specific communications skills. I’m hearing the terminology all the time now, and it helps me to link things together.”
Ms Harrison said being a local creates a sense of trust between herself and her patients.
“As it’s a small town I do quite often know some of the people on the ward. I find that most of them like having a friendly face that they know and can talk to,” she said.
“Being able to relate to a lot of the patients helps with their care — it helps build rapport and trust.”
The RUSON works as an assistant to the healthcare team, assisting Registered Nurses to provide delegated aspects of patient care, including assisted daily living tasks, hygiene, manual handling and mobility, and nutrition support and feeding.
There are currently places available for second and third year Bachelor of Nursing students in the MDHS RUSON program.
Apply now via the careers page at mdhs.vic.gov.au