Undergraduate Nurse

Your Opportunity

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has an opportunity available for an Undergraduate Nurse at Edson Healthcare Centre, a state-of-the-art hospital built in 2016. We are looking for individuals like you who are passionate about providing front-line patient care services in rural Alberta. This position will give you an incredible opportunity to develop a well-rounded practice as a Rural Nurse, which encompasses care in the emergency department, acute care, medical-surgical, and labor / delivery / postpartum. The Healthcare Centre also services the surrounding rural community which has approximately 10,000 residents. Benefits of small-town life include vibrant outdoor recreation, short commutes, and no parking fees. Edson, located 192 kms from Edmonton, is a tight-knit town with a population of just under 9,000 residents. You have easy access to major routes, including to the Rocky Mountains, and are only two hours away from Jasper National Park for a quick weekend getaway. The community has lots to offer both individuals and families with several local public schools and recreational activities all‑year round. If you are looking for a slower pace of life in a safe, family‑oriented community, Edson may be the place you call home! Visit Edson.ca / community to read more about our beautiful community! Why You Should be a Rural Nurse – Nikki’s Story on YouTube.

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 : Acute Care; Emergency
• Primary Location : Edson Healthcare Centre
• Location Details : As Per Location
• Multi-Site : At (UNA only)
• FTE : 0.00
• Posting End Date : 02-FEB-2026
• Employee Class : Casual / Relief
• Date Available : 20-APR-2026
• Hours per Shift : 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks : Varies
• Shifts per cycle : Varies
• Shift Pattern : Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• 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

As required.

Preferred Qualifications

As required.

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