• Job Description

  Req#: 443048
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Your Opportunity:
  As a dedicated nursing student, you play a crucial role as an essential member of our dynamic & collaborative healthcare team at Alberta Health Services. If you're currently in your third year of a Bachelor of Nursing program & have a passion for emergency or critical care, we encourage you to consider applying for the nursing Student Transition & Extended Exposure Placement (STEEP) Program! The STEEP program is designed in an internship-like model to provide stable & supported clinical transitions for nursing students who are interested in developing deeper nursing knowledge, skills, & expertise in high-intensity areas like the Emergency Department & Intensive Care Unit. Following your Post-Secondary Institution’s regular academic schedule, you will enter the program as an Undergraduate Nursing Employee (UNE) at the end of your third year, you will have the opportunity to complete all remaining fourth year leadership [EL1] & clinical courses, including the final preceptorship, within this same clinical area. Please note, Leadership courses may be completed outside of home unit depending on current unit circumstances. Upon the successful completion of your nursing program, you will transition into a Graduate Nurse position. Throughout this program, you will be paired with designated Registered Nurse mentors who will provide focused support during the transition to clinical practice. Extended time within this clinical home will enable you to increase your clinical knowledge & skills through repeated exposure & build lasting relationships formed during your UNE experience. We invite you to apply for this enriching role & become a valued member of our care teams! *Eligibility for this program is only open to students currently enrolled in an approved Baccalaureate Nursing program & entering their 4th year. This posting will be used to fill 4 vacancies.
  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:
  GSICU
  • Primary Location:
  U of A Stollery Childrens Hos
  • Location Details:
  As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
  At (UNA only)
  • FTE:
  0.00
  • Posting End Date:
  19-APR-2024
  • Employee Class:
  Casual/Relief
  • Date Available:
  06-MAY-2024
  • Hours per Shift:
  Varies
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
  Varies
  • Shifts per cycle:
  Varies
  • Shift Pattern:
  Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
  • Days Off:
  Other
  • Minimum Salary:
  $28.88
  • Maximum Salary:
  $28.88
  • 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:
  Current enrollment in an approved Baccalaureate Nursing program, entering your 4th year. Meet all clinical requirements set by your Post-Secondary Institution.
  Preferred Qualifications:
  Current experience in the Emergency Department or ICU.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• About the company

  Alberta Health Services is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta.

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