Undergraduate Nurse

Alberta Health Services; High Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service organization is offering an opportunity for an Undergraduate Nurse in High Prairie, Alberta. The role involves providing patient-centered care under supervision and consolidating nursing education into practice. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an Alberta nursing program, have CPR certification, and possess clinical experience. Enjoy the built-in support of a collaborative team and the unique rewards of rural nursing in a new facility.

Benefits

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000

Competitive rate of pay

Collaboration with a professional team

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an approved nursing education program.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certificate required.
• Minimum 600 hours clinical practice completed.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate knowledge and skills towards RN or RPN competency.
• Provide patient-centered care under supervision of RN or RPN.

Skills

Patient Centre Care

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Education

Enrollment in an approved Alberta nursing education program

Completed 3rd year of RN program or final year of after-degree RN program

Completed 2nd year of RPN program

Job description

Opportunity

Experience the unique rewards and challenges of rural nursing in a new, state‑of‑the‑art facility! Work to your full scope of practice in the Acute Care, Emergency, or Combined Medical/Surgical department and work with patients of all ages – every day is different! The Town of High Prairie, Gateway to the Mighty Peace, is located in northern Alberta’s Big Lakes County. Individuals and families have public and Catholic K‑12 options, with adult and post‑secondary programs available locally through Northern Lakes College. Offering arts, cultural, and social activities, you can hike, bike, or fish the best spots at nearby lake shores – there’s something for everyone. Opened 2017, the High Prairie Health Complex features 30 acute care beds, obstetrics and surgical programs, emergency and outpatient departments and a full suite of healthcare services from diagnosis through treatment and recovery. The attached JB Wood Continuing Care Centre attached to health complex has 67 beds. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non‑pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Grow your career in a brand‑new facility, collaborate with a friendly and professional team, and experience the beauty of the North. Apply today!

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, Alberta Health Services (AHS) policy, educational preparation, practice setting, complexity of the patient, level of risk involved, and competency of the UNE.

Employment Details

• Classification: Undergraduate Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Acute Care
• Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex
• 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: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, 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

As required.

Preferred Qualifications

As required.