Undergraduate Nurse Employee – Geriatric Mental Health

About the role

The Undergraduate Nurse Employee (UNE) position offers nursing students a chance to apply classroom knowledge in a real‑world setting within the U2 Geri‑MH unit at Victoria General Hospital. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), the UNE contributes to patient‑centred care while developing competencies required for RN or RPN practice.

Key responsibilities

• Provide safe, supervised nursing care to adult and child patients.
• Follow legislation, regulatory standards, and employer policies governing nursing activities.
• Seek consultation and guidance from supervising RN/RPN as needed.
• Document patient care accurately and maintain confidentiality.

Required profile

• Current enrollment in an approved nursing program leading to RN or RPN registration.
• Successful completion of the third year of study or enrollment in the third year with at least 450 clinical practice hours.
• Completion of a clinical placement in a medical/surgical or mental health setting.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to consolidate clinical knowledge in a supportive team environment.
• Exposure to geriatric mental health care within a major regional hospital.
• Competitive hourly wage of $32.905 CAD.