Registered UnderGrad Student of Nursing

The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world class specialist hospital in eye and ear care providing services across Victoria. Australia’s only specialist eye, ear, nose and throat hospital, the Eye and Ear has been providing care for the senses for over 160 years. The Eye and Ear has almost 90 different outpatient clinics for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of vision and hearing loss and provides a 24 hour emergency eye and ear, nose, and throat service. The Eye and Ear provides care annually for around 190,000 patients, with over 130,000 outpatients, nearly 44,000 emergency patients and over 14,000 inpatients. The hospital recently completed a major redevelopment to create a modern internal structure and to improve access for patients, visitors and staff.

Our Vision

We will inspire and advance specialist eye and ENT care

Our Mission

We improve health and wellbeing outcomes through excellence in:

1.           Clinical Care

2.           Teaching

3.           Education

4.           Research

5.           Innovation

Join Our Team as a Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON)
Location: 

The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital – Surgical Admissions and Recovery (SAR) Department

Position Type: Part-time (1 shift/week – Fridays, fixed until 30/06/2026)

Are you a nursing 2nd Year Nursing Student passionate about providing safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care? The Eye and Ear Hospital is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON 2nd Year) to join our dynamic Surgical Admissions and Recovery (SAR) team.

In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience working in a supportive environment alongside experienced nurses as you continue your studies. You'll assist with daily care activities and contribute to maintaining a safe and positive experience for both adult and paediatric patients undergoing ophthalmic and ENT elective procedures.

What You’ll Do:

• Work under the supervision and delegation of Registered Nurses and Nurse Unit Managers.
• Support and contribute to the care of patients in a fast-paced, elective surgery setting.
• Help maintain a safe and comfortable clinical environment.

Position Details:

• Rostered shift: 7.6 hours, every Friday starting at 11:00 AM with some flexibility available
• Department hours: Monday to Friday 7 am to 7.30pm with shifts starting at 7:00 AM, 9:30 AM, or 11:00 AM.

What We’re Looking For:

• Currently enrolled in an entry-to-practice nursing degree.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT and clinical documentation skills.
• A commitment to safety, teamwork, and delivering excellent patient care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your clinical skills in a unique specialist hospital environment while making a meaningful contribution to patient care.

Apply now and be part of a team that’s focused on making a real difference – one patient at a time.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, a working with children check (if applicable) and evidence of vaccination status.

Centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD, we offer considerable employee benefits, including salary packaging, subsidised car parking as well as educational support

The Eye and Ear is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment free from harassment or discrimination and to promoting cultural diversity and awareness in the workplace.

The Eye and Ear is a smoke free environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. 

At The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, we are committed to supporting people with disability to gain employment and develop their careers; we encourage you to apply. If you would like further information about this role, please contact the hiring manager or the people and culture department to discuss.

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Applications close 11/08/2025