Undergraduate Nurse

Undergraduate Nurse Positions are available on all units in the Adult Inpatient Program (Adult Psychiatry), Brain Injury, Seniors Mental Health and VOPD (Virtual Opioid Dependency Program) at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury. The Undergraduate Nursing Employee (UNE) provides a range of patient care services specific to the assigned area as an unregulated worker under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) or other regulated health professional designate. The UNE practices clinical skills that they have had instruction and has demonstrated competence. This is an opportunity to develop further competency in the range and complexity of nurse practice. UNEs are excluded from employment in a practice setting where they are assigned a student clinical preceptorship. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

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.

Successful completion of Nursing 391 or 395, or its equivalency is required. Ability to work as a member of a team. Able to request and accept direction. Demonstrated use of critical thinking skills; clinical judgement, problem solving and evaluation. Professional, mature manner. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Motivated and takes initiative.

As required.