Job Description

The Undergraduate Nursing Employee (UNE) position provides an opportunity for the nursing student employed as an 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, employer policy, educational preparation, practice setting, complexity of the patient, level of risk involved,


and competency of the UNE. In collaboration with the UNE, the RN or RPN at the point of care has the responsibility to make a


reasonable and prudent UNE patient care assignment.



The UNE is accountable for providing safe nursing care to patients in accordance with their formal nursing education preparation


and competency. The UNE is responsible for seeking consultation and guidance. The UNE is excluded from employment in a practice


setting for the period of time that the UNE is in a clinical placement as a learner in that practice setting.



Patient means an adult or child who receives or has requested health care or services from a Regional Health Authority and/or*

Shared Health, and its health care providers or individuals authorized to act on behalf of them. This term is inclusive of residents,

clients and outpatients.

Works within an interprofessional team and functions within the provision of the Regulated Health Professionals Act.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current enrollment in an approved nursing education program leading to initial entry to practice as a Registered Nurse or
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Registered student in accordance with policies and procedures of the education institution at which they are enrolled in an
approved nursing education program
Successful completion of the third year or enrolled in third year with a minimum of 450 hours of clinical practice in an
approved nursing education program leading to initial entry to practice as a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse
In addition to the minimum of 450 hours, completion of a clinical placement in medical/surgical or mental health setting is
required in order to work in relevant patient care areas. Additional clinical practice hours and/or specific course completion


from the approved nursing education program may be required to qualify to work in some patient care settings
Proficient knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet Satisfactory employment record required Successful candidate subject to provide security checks in accordance with Security Checks for Employment Policy (HR-02-

80). Waived for internal candidates with current checks on file.

For a full listing of qualifications please:

Internal Candidates: Refer to the which is posted on the Intranet under Department/Human

Resources/, then select the applicable department; or,

External Candidates: Contact Human Resources to request a copy

Northern RHA strives to have a diverse workforce in an inclusive and accessible workplace,


which provides opportunity for reasonable accommodation.


Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & resumes.


We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Using Google Chrome,

Apply online www.northernhealthregion.ca

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Note: In the event of technical difficulties with the online application, please contact Human Resources at

HRARegional@nrha.ca for assistance.