Emergency Department LPN & Orthopedic Tech

Alberta Health Services; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking an LPN-Orthopedic Technician for the Strathcona Community Hospital Emergency Department. You will apply, adjust and remove casts, splints and traction, monitor patients and provide safe, high-quality care within an interdisciplinary team in a busy ED.

You will teach casts and orthopaedic appliances, document changes, and manage multi-patient assignments per rotation. Requires LPN education, Orthopedic Technician program, CLPNA registration, and BCLS-HCP;

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited LPN education program.
• Active, or eligible for, registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with CLPNA.
• Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Technician program.

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust and remove casts, splints and traction equipment for orthopaedic patients in ED.
• Assess, monitor and document changes in patient status.
• Teach casts and orthopedic appliances and provide patient/family education.
• Handle multi-patient assignments within an interdisciplinary ED team.

Skills

Teamwork

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Emergency department experience

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Orthopedic Technician program

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Alberta Health Services is seeking an LPN-Orthopedic Technician for the Strathcona Community Hospital Emergency Department. You will apply, adjust and remove casts, splints and traction, monitor patients and provide safe, high-quality care within an interdisciplinary team in a busy ED.

You will teach casts and orthopaedic appliances, document changes, and manage multi-patient assignments per rotation. Requires LPN education, Orthopedic Technician program, CLPNA registration, and BCLS-HCP;