Your Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to work as an Undergraduate Nursing Employee for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. The UNE is an unregulated member of the inter-professional health care team who provides Patient Centered Care with the supervision of an RN or RPN. The nursing activity performed, and the level of supervision required is determined by legislation, standards of supervision outlined by professional associations, AHS and the competency of the UNE.

The UNE will be accountable for providing safe patient care in accordance with her or his educational preparation and competency. The UNE is responsible for seeking consultation and guidance.

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 qualified associations, the organization 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 the organization.

Classification: Undergraduate Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: 3A7/3A8 CVICU Primary Location: Mazankowski Heart Institute Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 19-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 14-DEC-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: $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

Current and active enrollment in an accredited nursing education program leading to initial entry to practice as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse. Completed a minimum of 600 hours of clinical practice in an accredited nursing education program. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Preferred Qualifications

Current It's Your Move. Completed third year of theory and clinical placements by the end of December 2026. Strong communication and excellent organizational skills essential. Demonstrated ability to work with a large multi-disciplinary team.

📌 Undergraduate Nurse (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton