Position Overview

The Undergraduate Nursing Employee (UNE) position provides an opportunity for nursing students to consolidate their knowledge and skills 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 under the supervision of the RN or RPN.

The nursing activities performed and level of supervision required are determined by legislation, regulatory college standards, employer policy, educational preparation, practice setting, patient complexity, risk level and UNE competency. The UNE is accountable for safe nursing care in accordance with formal education preparation and competency, and is responsible for seeking consultation and guidance. The UNE is excluded from employment in a practice setting for the period that the UNE is in a clinical placement as a student in that setting.