Job Description

Your Opportunity:
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 centered 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. This posting is part of a Stollery Children's Hospital centralized hiring initiative, providing a unique opportunity for students to join programs across the hospital. Successful candidates will be placed in areas that align with program needs and offer structured professional development opportunities, supporting their preparation for a future nursing career.
Description:
An Undergraduate Nursing Employee (UNE) position provides an opportunity for a UNE to develop further competency in the range and complexity of Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) practice. The nursing activities performed and level of supervision required is determined by legislation, standards of supervision outlined by professional associations, AHS and competency of the UNE. You will be guided by your education, experience and demonstrated skill level to play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Classification:

Undergraduate Nurse

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Pediatric Units

Primary Location:

Stollery Children's Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

02-JAN-2026

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

12-JAN-2026

Hours per Shift:

11.63

Length of Shift in weeks:

Varies

Shifts per cycle:

Varies

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off:

Other

Minimum Salary:

$30.64

Maximum Salary:

$30.64

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skill to work independently and as a team. Computer skills for Connect Care. Willingness to learn and take new challenges.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.