Undergraduate Nurse
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- Nursing
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- COV00055303 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
St. Mary’s Hospital is a vital rural health facility serving Camrose and its neighboring communities. Located an hour southeast of Edmonton, our comprehensive services include a 24-hour emergency department, a cancer clinic, heart care unit, mental health services, obstetrics, surgery, and spiritual care. Covenant Health is deeply rooted in Alberta's integrated health system, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we deliver quality, innovative services across 17 sites in 12 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized once again as Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2024, and named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for nine consecutive years. The UNE position would be working on a very fast-paced day surgery/endoscopy unit to provide safe, patient-centered care throughout the pre and post operative period. This role requires clinical judgement, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and adherence to professional and organizational standards to optimize patient outcomes. Your role would include patient assessments, VS, screening for procedure readiness as well as education to patients and families about the procedure, sedation, preparation and discharge instructions.
Description:
The Undergraduate Nursing Employee (UNE) is an unregulated member of the nursing team, who functions within the broader interdisciplinary health care team to provide patient centered care under the consultation, guidance and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) or other regulated healthcare designate. The UNE is accountable for providing safe nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with their formal nursing education preparation and competency and articulating relevant information related to the clients¿ health status, self-care abilities and limitations to the RN or other regulated healthcare designate. This includes conducting holistic nursing assessments to collect comprehensive information on client health status. Contributing to the development and modification of the individualized care plans, implementing therapeutic nursing interventions and evaluating the plan of care to achieve desired outcomes. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Undergraduate Nurse
- Union: COV UNA
- Unit and Program: Day Surgery/Endo/ PAC
- Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital
- 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: 27-APR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75 or 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $30.64
- Maximum Salary: $30.64
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Must be currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program (RN or RPN) Must have a current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (CPR) certification Completed 3rd year of an RN program, or in the final year of an after-degree RN program; or Completed 2nd year of an RPN program Minimum 600 hours of clinical practice within the approved program
Additional Required Qualifications:As required.
Preferred Qualifications:As required.
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.