Undergraduate Nursing Employee

Position #: 9011512

Expected Start Date: June 22, 2026

Union: SEIU

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Orthopedic Nursing Unit

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: August 31, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: Per 4 weeks:

• 12 shifts of 11.78 hours
• 1 shifts of 8 hours

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  Relief: No
  
  Float: No
  
  Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78)
  
  Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 13 $27.990 to $30.000 (3 step range)
  
  Travel Required: No
  
  Job Description: The Undergraduate Nursing Employee is an unregulated member of the collaborative health care team who provides safe, patient and family-centered care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN). The role supports the delivery of quality care through assessment support, implementation of care plans, monitoring patient status, and communication with the health care team. The Undergraduate Nursing Employee is accountable for providing care within their education preparation, demonstrated competency, and organizational policies, and seeks guidance when patient needs exceed their authorized responsibility.
  
  Human Resources Exemption: No
  
  Experience

  • Min 600 hrs of clinical practice in an approved RN/RPN Nursing education program

  Other Education and Training

  • Currently in final year of an after-degree RN Nursing education program or
  • Successful completion of third yr of an approved RN Nursing education program or
  • Successful completion of second yr of an approved RPN Nursing education program
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation HCP Certificate (CPR-HCP)

  Competencies

  • Decision making skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Critical thinking skills

  Knowledge and Abilities

  • Advocate on behalf of patient and families
  • Communicates effectively with patients, families and other health professionals
  • Ability to document accurately in electronic health records
  • Ability to work with people with professionalism and respect 
  • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and openness to working w/ diverse populations
  • Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams
  • Ability to recognize and respond to changes in patient condition

  Other Information

  As per Article 11.03 c) Applicants without the required or equivalent qualifications for this classification shall be considered for this position if they have the following qualification(s):

• Applicants currently enrolled in third year of an approved RN Nursing Program, or second year of the RPN program with completion date by July 3, 2026.