Undergraduate Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alberta Hospital is seeking an Undergraduate Nurse (UNE) to consolidate nursing education toward RN/RPN practice under supervision. This casual/relief role sits in Medicine 4A7 – General Internal Medicine on a busy unit with Connect Care and COACT collaboration.

Posting emphasizes required Alberta nursing education progression, CPR certification, and precedes ongoing professional development and team nursing. Posting closes 18-SEP-2026.

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.
• 6120 hours of clinical practice across RN/RPN education programs or equivalent.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team nursing

Communication skills

Education

Enrolled in Alberta nursing education program

Tools

CPR certification

Connect Care

Job description

The University of Alberta Hospital is one of Canada’s leading clinical, research, and teaching hospitals, treating more than 700,000 patients annually from western and northern Canada. The hospital offers a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services, including specialized adult services within cardiac sciences, neurosciences, surgery, medicine, orthopedics, renal, critical care, burns, transplant and trauma inpatient programs as well as a vast number of ambulatory clinics. Our promise is “Extraordinary Care, Exceptional Caring.” This position contributes to the care of patients in the medicine program which consists of fourteen 18+ bed units and includes many specialized services. The program utilizes a collaborative care model (COACT) including team nursing for patient care and Connect Care for the patient's electronic medical record. The program has a team of CNEs and CNS to support new hire orientation, training in specialized areas and ongoing professional development and initiatives. We strive to utilize evidence-based practice and quality improvement principles to improve patient and family experiences and outcomes.

Description:

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, organizational policies, educational preparation, practice setting, complexity of the patient, level of risk involved, and competency of the UNE.

• Classification: Undergraduate Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Medicine 4A7- General Internal Medicine
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 28-SEP-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $31.56
• Maximum Salary: $31.56
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Undergraduate Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Medicine 4A7- General Internal Medicine
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 28-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: days, evenings, nights, weekends
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• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $31.56
• Maximum Salary: $31.56
• 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:

Must attach a cover letter/resume to be considered. Must be physically, mentally and emotionally engaged on this very busy, fast paced unit. Must be able to push, pull and lift at least 50 lbs and have endurance. In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period of time (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients. You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment. Proficient written and verbal communication skills required. Strong critical thinking skills and experience with team nursing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Connect Care training and experience preferred.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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