Undergraduate Nurse Employee (UNE)

Job summary

The Undergraduate Nursing Employee provides patient-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse. They are responsible for consolidating nursing knowledge and skills while ensuring safe, quality care in accordance with their educational preparation.

Job details

Requisition ID: 411099 Position Number: 20046841 Posting End Date: September 25, 2026 City: Winnipeg Employer: Seven Oaks General Hospital Site: Seven Oaks General Hospital Department / Unit: Rehab Geriatrics 4U8-12 Job Stream: Clinical Union: MNU Anticipated Start Date: 09/19/2026 FTE: Casual Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Nights;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 11.63 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $32.905 Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Position Overview 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, employer policy, educational preparation, practice setting, complexity of the patient, level of risk involved, and competency of the UNE. In collaboration with the UNE, the RN or RPN at the point of care has the responsibility to make a reasonable and prudent UNE patient care assignment. The UNE is accountable for providing safe nursing care to patients in accordance with their formal nursing education preparation and competency. The UNE is responsible for seeking consultation and guidance. The UNE is excluded from employment in a practice setting for the period of time that the UNE is in a clinical placement as a student in that practice setting. *Patient means an adult or child who receives or has requested health care or services from a Regional Health Authority and/or Shared Health, and its health care providers or individuals authorized to act on behalf of them. This term is inclusive of residents, clients and outpatients. Experience Not Applicable Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Current enrollment in an approved nursing education program leading to initial entry to practice as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse. Successful completion of the third year or enrolled in third year with a minimum of 450 hours of clinical practice in an approved nursing education program leading to initial entry to practice as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse. In addition to the minimum of 450 hours, completion of a clinical placement in medical/surgical or mental health setting is required in order to work in relevant patient care areas. Additional clinical practice hours and/or specific course completion from the approved nursing education program may be required to qualify to work in some patient care settings. Certification/Licensure/Registration Registered student in accordance with policies and procedures of the education institution at which they are enrolled in an approved nursing education program. Qualifications and Skills Acquired competencies in clinical nursing practice to provide safe, quality nursing care, in a supervised assignment. Ability to work as a member of a team and request guidance and consultation. Accept direction and guidance and constructive feedback. Critical thinking skills including clinical judgment, problem-solving, and evaluation skills reflective of level of formal nursing education. Communicate clearly, appropriately and respectfully with the patient, family, and members of the health care team. Attitude and behavior that conveys respect and dignity of all persons. Able to establish professional, safe, inclusive and respectful relationships. Independent and shared accountability in a just and trusting culture. Demonstrate competencies when working with patients/families, staff, students, and volunteers. Compassionate, empathic and caring attitude. Basic use of technology and competency in computer, clinical electronic device use, and electronic documentation. Adheres to all applicable clinical documentation requirements per site policies. Physical Requirements Moderate to heavy physical. This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services. Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment. Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

What you’ll do

The Undergraduate Nursing Employee provides patient-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse. They are responsible for consolidating nursing knowledge and skills while ensuring safe, quality care in accordance with their educational preparation.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an approved nursing education program and have completed or be in their third year with at least 450 clinical hours. A satisfactory Criminal Records Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check are mandatory conditions of employment.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clinical nursing practice
• Patient-centered care
• Critical thinking
• Clinical judgment
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Electronic documentation
• Clinical electronic device use
• Compassion
• Empathy
• Professionalism
• Problem Solving
• Rehabilitation
• Accountability
• Critical Thinking
• Nursing
• Nursing Care
• Mental Health
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Clinical Documentation
• Community Health
• Constructive Feedback
• Clinical Practices
• Clinical Nursing
• Medical Surgical Nursing
• Geriatrics
• Disabilities
• Patient-Centered Care
• Nurse Education
• Evaluation Skills
• Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing
• Registered Practical Nurse

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Undergraduate Course Assistant
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses