Undergraduate Nursing Employee (UNE) SOH - Family Medicine

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking enthusiastic nursing students for the Undergraduate Nursing Employee position. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, providing patient-centered care under the supervision of experienced Registered Nurses or Registered Psychiatric Nurses. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services. If you are eager to enhance your skills and make a meaningful impact in patient care, this position is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment that values compassion, accountability, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an approved nursing education program leading to RN or RPN licensure.
• Successful completion of third-year coursework with clinical hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care under supervision of an RN or RPN.
• Deliver safe nursing care aligned with education and competency.

Skills

Clinical nursing practice

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Basic technological proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

Current enrollment in nursing education program

Successful completion of third-year coursework

Job description

Requisition Details

Requisition ID: 380867

Position Number: 20046848

Posting End Date: May 16, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Seven Oaks General Hospital

Site: Seven Oaks General Hospital

Department / Unit: Family Medicine 5U1-3

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days; Nights; Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $31.947

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services, and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

The Undergraduate Nursing Employee (UNE) position offers nursing students an opportunity to consolidate their knowledge and skills acquired in their approved nursing education program towards competency in the practice of Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN). The UNE is an unregulated member of the healthcare team providing patient-centered care under the supervision of an RN or RPN.

The scope of activities and supervision level are determined by legislation, standards of supervision, employer policies, educational background, practice setting, patient complexity, risk level, and the UNE’s competency. The RN or RPN at the point of care is responsible for assigning patient care tasks to the UNE.

The UNE is accountable for delivering safe nursing care aligned with their education and competency, and must seek guidance when needed. The UNE is not employed in a practice setting during their clinical placement as a student.

*Patient refers to an adult or child receiving health care services from a Regional Health Authority and/or Shared Health, including residents, clients, and outpatients.

Experience

Not Applicable

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Current enrollment in an approved nursing education program leading to initial RN or RPN licensure.
• Successful completion of third-year coursework or enrollment in third year with at least 450 clinical hours in an approved program.
• Additional clinical placement in medical/surgical or mental health settings may be required for specific patient care areas.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Registered student status according to policies of the educational institution.

Qualifications and Skills

• Competencies in clinical nursing practice for safe, quality care under supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively, seek guidance, and accept feedback.
• Critical thinking, clinical judgment, problem-solving, and evaluation skills.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Respectful and professional attitude, establishing safe and inclusive relationships.
• Accountability, compassion, empathy, and caring attitude.
• Basic technological proficiency, including electronic documentation.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical activity.

If no applicants meet the posted qualifications, the Employer MAY consider candidates who do not meet all requirements.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check. The candidate is responsible for any associated costs. Checks are valid if obtained within six months prior to employment start.

Employees cannot hold multiple positions within the WRHA that total more than 1.0 EFT across the organization, which includes various hospitals and programs.

Candidates may be asked to participate in a skills assessment during the interview process.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.