In our acute units—such as Medical, Surgical and Emergency—you will support nurses with:

• patient hygiene and comfort care

• mobility assistance and safe patient handling

• nutrition support and meal set-ups

• pressure care and repositioning

• patient observation and safety monitoring

• maintaining a safe, tidy ward environment

This is a fast-paced, team-based environment ideal for building foundational nursing skills.

In areas such as Mary Coram Unit and rehabilitation services, you may:

• assist patients with long-term recovery needs

• support mobilisation and therapy-related activities

• provide encouragement, social engagement and diversional activities

• help maintain routines that support independence

• work closely with allied health teams

This environment is suited for students who value continuity of care and building rapport with patients.

Depending on placement needs, RUSoNs may support community programs by:

• assisting with patient transport or mobility

• participating in health promotion activities

• supporting care delivery in residential or outreach settings

• liaising with families and carers under RN supervision

These roles offer insight into holistic, community-based nursing and patient advocacy.

In mental health settings, RUSoNs work under the supervision of Registered Nurses to:

• provide supportive engagement with consumers

• assist with observation and patient safety monitoring

• contribute to therapeutic and diversional activities

• maintain a safe, respectful environment aligned with trauma-informed care

This is ideal for students interested in mental health, crisis support and multidisciplinary teamwork.

While RUSoNs do not perform direct clinical paediatric interventions, roles in children’s services may include:

• assisting families with care routines

• supporting comfort, settling and supervision

• creating safe, child-friendly spaces

• providing administrative support under RN direction

This offers meaningful exposure to paediatric and family-centred care.