Undergraduate Nurse

The Royal Alexandra Hospital is one of Alberta’s largest and busiest hospitals and most diverse hospitals and we are looking for passionate Undergraduate Nurses to join our high performing acute medicine team. The Undergraduate Nursing Employee (UNE) is an unregulated member of the interprofessional health care team who provides care under the supervision of the RN.As a UNE you will step into a fast-paced environment where learning is constant, teamwork is strong and every shift brings opportunities to grow your confidence and clinical judgement. This role is your chance to gain hands-on experience with a wide range of acute medical patients while being supported by skilled RNs who are committed to teaching, coaching and helping you succeed. You will be a part of an interprofessional team that truly values collaboration and delivers patient and family centered care at the highest standard. If you are energized by complex care, motivated by meaningful work and excited to build the foundation for your future as an RN, this is the perfect place to grow. You will develop competency, broaden your clinical skills and contribute to safe, high-quality care as part of AHS’s ongoing commitment to excellence.UNE positions report to Relief Team Program Manager with daily support from the Unit Manager and point of care RN who provide supervision and help guide your practice. The nursing activities performed and level of supervision required is determined by legislation, standards of supervision outlined by CRNA, Alberta Health Services and the competency of the UNE with opportunities to learn and expand skills and knowledge. UNEs may be assigned to 1 of 13 medicine units, each offering unique patient populations and specialized learning opportunities, along with additional training tailored to the unit’s needs.

The Undergraduate Nursing Employee (UNE) position provides an opportunity for the nursing student employed as a UNE to consolidate the knowledge and skill acquired in their approved nursing education program towards competency in the range and complexity of Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) practice. The UNE is an unregulated member of the collaborative health care team who provides patient centred care with the supervision of the RN or RPN. The nursing activities performed, and level of supervision required are determined by legislation, standards of supervision outlined by regulatory colleges, Alberta Health Services (AHS) policy, educational preparation, practice setting, complexity of the patient, level of risk involved, and competency of the UNE.

Current enrolment in an approved Alberta nursing education program leading to initial entry to practice as a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse. Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (CPR) certificate. Successful completion of 3rd year of an RN nursing education program and a minimum of 600 hours of clinical practice in an approved RN education program; or currently in the final year of an after-degree RN nursing education program and a minimum of 600 hours of clinical practice in an approved RN education program; or successful completion of 2nd year of an RPN nursing education program and a minimum of 600 hours of clinical practice in an approved RPN education program.

As Required.

As Required.