Undergraduate Nurse Employee Information 2019

What is an Undergraduate Nurse Employee (UNE)? An “Undergraduate Nurse Employee” is a student enrolled in an approved School of Nursing, and who is employed by the Employer to provide nursing care but, is not, a: Certified Graduate Nurse, Graduate Nurse - Temporary Permit Holder, Graduate Psychiatric Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Registered Psychiatric Nurse.

What are the qualifications to be a UNE? 1) Current enrolment in an accredited nursing program. 2) Completion of a minimum of 450 clinical hours of practice. *Note: Documentation of current and on-going enrollment and number of clinical hours completed will be required from the Faculty of Nursing. 3) Completion of a BLS-HCP program with current certification

Important to Remember A UNE is an unregulated employee working on an inter-professional health care team, who helps to provide patient-centered care while under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse. UNEs are responsible for requesting consultation or guidance from the regulated member when assistance is needed.

UNE Skills Competency The UNE must have had appropriate theory and practice in their nursing education program and be competent in any restricted activity prior to performing the skill in the course of caring for a patient/client/resident. UNEs are accountable for the activities or tasks assigned to them, and for providing care within the boundaries of their knowledge and competency. UNEs are responsible for appropriately reporting signs, symptoms, and changes to the supervising regulated health professional, and for requesting consultation and guidance from the regulated health professional when they identify a need for assistance.

Rate of Pay As per the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) Collective Agreement: The current UNE wage is $27.68 per hour.

Summer Availability The more you are available, the more opportunity you will have to work and gain experience. UNE positions are highly valued by managers and front line workers for the contribution they make during the summer months.

Who is Covenant Health? Covenant Health provides quality, compassionate healthcare services to all Albertans through 17 sites located in 12 communities across Alberta. To explore each site, visit: www.covenanthealth.ca/hospitals-care-centres

Interview and Selection Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Following the closing date on the requisition, the hiring manager for that position will review all applicants and choose the top candidates for an interview. This is a formal interview, be prepared to discuss: Your educational background; Your related experience and other work history; Your career goals and areas of interest; and Your availability.

Be Prepared! Bring the following to your interview: Verification of current enrolment at your post- secondary institution Confirmation of clinical hours from post- secondary institution Valid BLS – Health Care Provider Certification UNE Self Assessment Tool An updated copy of your resume; and Other work-related information and certifications

Variety of Opportunities With facilities in urban and rural settings and career options across the continuum of care, working with Covenant Health gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.