Undergrad Nurse – STEEP – Postpartum GNCH
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- Nursing
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- COV00056331 Requisition #
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- 6 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for a career that defines compassion, dedication and support? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of the World’s Most Ethnical Companies and recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. The Postpartum units at the Grey Nuns Hospital fosters the idea of supporting mother/newborn dyad and is recognized by the Breastfeeding Committee of Canada as a designated Baby Friendly Hospital. This role is in integral part of the team providing support and education to our patients and families.
Description:
The Undergraduate Nursing Employee UNE STEEP is an unregulated member of the nursing team participating in the Student Transition and Extended Exposure Program (STEEP), an internship style role designed to support the transition from nursing student to graduate nurse. The STEEP functions within the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient-centered care under the guidance, supervision, and direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other regulated healthcare professional. This role provides consistent clinical placement, enhanced mentorship, and extended exposure within a designated unit to build clinical competence and readiness for transition to a Graduate Nurse position. As part of the program, students complete structured UNE hours from April to September, followed by their STEEP final practicum from September to December or January to April within the same clinical area to support continuity of learning and practice. This position is covered under the UNA Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Undergrad Nurse STEEP 1920.75
- Union: COV UNA
- Unit and Program: Unit 33/34 Obstetrics GNCH
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 20-APR-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 11-MAY-2026
- Hours per Shift: Varies
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Varies
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $31.56
- Maximum Salary: $31.56
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Must be currently enrolled in an approved Alberta Bachelor of Nursing (RN) program. Must be entering or enrolled in the 4th year of RN studies. Must have a current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification. Must meet all clinical placement requirements (e.g., immunizations, mask fit, police information check, etc.). Must be eligible to complete a preceptor clinical placement within a designated unit.
Additional Required Qualifications:Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, dated within six (6) months prior to start date, is required. Current enrollment in an approved Baccalaureate Nursing program, entering or in 4th year, and meeting all clinical requirements set by your post-secondary institution. Your resume must include details of clinical hours completed and/or expected to be completed by the start date, as well as your current year and term of study. Please submit a 750-word letter of interest expressing: Why are you interested in Postpartum nursing? What additional experience/learning have you completed that may help you be successful in this unit? What makes you stand out in comparison to other candidates? AI/Chat GPT submissions will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:Interest in a long-term nursing career in Postpartum at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital. UNE experience in postpartum preferred.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.