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Job Description
Your Opportunity:If you are an Undergraduate Nursing Employee (UNE) interested in specialized cardiac operating room care, the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute offers a valuable opportunity to gain experience in one of Canada's leading heart centers. Located in Edmonton and part of the University of Alberta Hospital, the Mazankowski provides exposure to high-acuity patients and advanced procedures. This is a full-time position running from May to August, ideal for UNEs looking to develop clinical skills in a fast-paced, team-based environment focused on patient centered care.
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.
Classification: Undergraduate Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: 3A9 Operating Room Primary Location: Mazankowski Heart Institute Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 23-FEB-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 04-MAY-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75, 9.75, 11.63 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
Current enrolment in an approved Alberta nursing education program leading to initial entry to practice as a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse. 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. Candidates must have up-to-date N95 mask fit testing and clinical hours confirmation. The position requires a full-time commitment in a scheduled rotation.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.