About Us

East Grampians Health Service is based in Ararat and Willaura (Regional Victoria) and takes its name from the magnificent mountain range that provides a backdrop to both townships.  We are committed to providing quality care and services that meet the needs of the community, whilst continuously striving for improvement and aiming to lead the way in provision of health related services:

East Grampians Health Service has a 29-bed inpatient unit offering a wide range of clinical services located at the main Ararat campus. The inpatient unit accommodates medical, surgical, paediatric, perioperative, midwifery and palliative care patients. Developing health service partnerships, EGHS aims to service the health care needs of patients within the community as well as neighbouring towns. EGHS offers a 24-hour urgent care centre which is supported by our local GP clinic. Other acute services provided include an on-site pathology laboratory and medical imaging services. 

What We Offer

• Regional Lifestyle – explore our region
• A variety of employee benefits
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities

About The Role

Registered Undergraduate Students of Nursing (RUSON)s are employed under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 (Clause 106).

RUSONs work under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

RUSONs work within a core duties and exclusion list, (this is very different in scope to a nursing student placement) and the RUSON works above Safe Patient Care ratios.

Based at East Grampians Health Service (EGHS) in Ararat the RUSON is employed on a fixed term basis to a maximum of 24 hours per week. Shifts required to be worked are AM and PM, Monday to Sunday as rostered, taking study and clinical placement obligations into account.

RUSON employment ceases upon registration as a Registered Nurse, or if the student withdraws, defers, or fails their undergraduate degree.

The role of the RUSON:

• Gives additional clinical exposure in acute environments.

• Creates an additional career pathway for undergraduate nurses

• Enables fundamental skill development and earlier transition into healthcare teams

• RUSON period of service continues into the Transition Year (pending successful selection)

• Paid position

• Gives additional clinical exposure in acute environments.

Appointment is subject to immunisation clearance and current and satisfactory Employment Checks (Police and Working With Children Checks and NDIS Worker Screening Check).

East Grampians Health Service is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information please contact Kate Pitcher, Manager Acute Services on 03 5352 9415.

Please ensure you address the selection criteria provided in the position description, attach an up to date resume including two business referees by close of business Friday 23rd January 2026.