Undergraduate Nursing Employee (UNE) - Urgent Care

Position Overview

The Undergraduate Nursing Employee (UNE) position provides an opportunity for the nursing student employed as an 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 centered 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.

*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

• Acquired competencies in clinical nursing practice to provide safe, quality nursing care, in a supervised assignment.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and request guidance and consultation.
• Possess 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.
• Demonstrate attitude and behavior that conveys respect and dignity for 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.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Current enrollment in an approved nursing education program leading to initial entry to practice as a RN or RPN.
• 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 RN or RPN.
• 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 (such as urgent care). 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.
• Completion of the following course/courses:
  • NURS 3532 Skills 4 (University of Manitoba/University College of the North) or;
  • NRSG-2601 Acute Conditions in Adults (Red River Polytec) or;
  • SINF 3035 Nursing Skills III (fall 3rd year) and SINF 4017 Practicum: Complex Care II (fall 3rd year) (Université de Saint-Boniface courses) or;
  • Completion of year 3 in the BN program (Brandon University BN) or;
  • 69:346 Integrated Practice III (end of Year 3) (Brandon University RPN).
• *448 hours for BScPN.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Registered student in accordance with policies and procedures of the education institution where they are enrolled in an approved nursing education program.

Qualifications and Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to operate equipment including related software applications.
• Adheres to applicable clinical documentation requirements per site policies.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.