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Undergraduate Nursing Employee
Winnipeg Health Region
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Posted 8 days ago
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Requisition ID: 414745 Position Number: Posting End Date: Open until filled City: Employer: Site: - Department / Unit: Job Stream: Union: FTE: Anticipated Shift: Salary: As per collective agreement The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation. Position Summary: 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. Qualifications: • 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. • Registered student in accordance with policies and procedures of the education institution at which they are enrolled in an approved nursing education program at. • 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. • Good physical and mental health. • Moderate to heavy physical effort required. • Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. • Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions. • Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check. • Satisfactory employment record. Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification. As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment. The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process. Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions. The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.