Undergraduate Nursing Employee

Position #: 9011519

Expected Start Date: June 15, 2026

Union: SEIU

Facility: Irene & Les Dube Centre for Mental Health

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Mental Health and Addiction Services Combined Nursing Unit - Dube Centre

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

  • Successful completion of third yr of an approved RN Nursing education program or
  • Currently in final year of an after-degree RN Nursing education program or
  • Successful completion of second yr of an approved RPN Nursing education program
  • Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (CPR) certificate

  Competencies 

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

  Knowledge and Abilities

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