2026 Summer Employment for Nursing Students - UNE3 (SNAP)

Summer Employment for Nursing Students - UNE3 (SNAP)

Horizon Health Network is offering exciting summer opportunities for nursing students looking to gain meaningful clinical experience and make a real impact in New Brunswick communities.

Each year, Horizon welcomes over 300 new graduates and student employees into our team of more than 5,500 nurses and 13,000 staff. As part of Atlantic Canada's second?largest health authority, you will contribute to exceptional patient care across our 12 hospitals and 100+ health facilities.

Who we are

New Brunswick's stunning east coast is home to vibrant Indigenous, Anglophone, and Francophone communities, billion?year?old coastlines, and some of the most affordable, high?quality living in the world

Who you are

You have successfully completed three years of an accredited Bachelor of Nursing program.

• The Undergraduate Nursing Employee 3 has successfully completed three sequential years of four-year Baccalaureate Nursing Program from an approved university.
• Compassionate, patient-focused, and a strong communicator
• Trained in patient care (acute experience an asset)
• Competent in written and spoken English
• Willing to work full time rotation for duration of program, 12 weeks

Why Join Horizon

Working with Horizon means professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful difference. You will benefit from:

• Competitive pay
• A supportive, safe, and respectful workplace
• Career development programs throughout your studies
• Employee recognition programs!

Job Description

To assist in the provision of patient care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RNCA).

• Support admission, assessment, and care?planning processes.
• Provide personal care, hygiene, mobility assistance, and support with meals and feeding.
• Assist with patient transfers, ambulation, positioning, toileting, and range?of?motion exercises.
• Perform basic clinical tasks such as vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, intake/output monitoring, and simple wound and dressing care.
• Support care involving catheters, ostomies, tube feedings, oxygen therapy, and IV site monitoring (with supervision as required).
• Prepare patients for procedures and surgery; assist with post?operative care.
• Maintain infection prevention and control practices and follow safety protocols, including restraint use when applicable.
• Provide emotional support, therapeutic communication, and respond to patient needs.
• Document care provided and communicated patient status to the care team.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.