Emergency Orthopedic Technician - Patient Care Focus

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health in Edmonton is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to support the Emergency Department at Grey Nuns Community Hospital. The role provides cast care, positioning and patient mobility support, working as part of the interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced unit.

Must hold CLHA license, BLS Level C, and complete an accredited Orthopedic Technician program; regular part-time, 0.80 FTE, 7.75-hour shifts, days/evenings/weekends with rotating days off. Posting ends 2026-11-09.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
• Completion of an accredited specialty Orthopedic Technician program.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and assist in transporting, lifting and positioning patients; able to bend, lift, push and pull equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and coordinate evaluation of the patient using nursing knowledge and application and removal of casts, splints and traction apparatus.
• Provide quality patient care through implementation, coordination, consultation, education and liaising with the interdisciplinary team.
• Act as a resource to other health care professionals.
• Work in the Emergency Unit under AUPE AUX terms.

Skills

BLS Level C

Education

Orthopedic Technician program

CLHA registration and license

Job description

Covenant Health in Edmonton is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to support the Emergency Department at Grey Nuns Community Hospital. The role provides cast care, positioning and patient mobility support, working as part of the interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced unit.

Must hold CLHA license, BLS Level C, and complete an accredited Orthopedic Technician program; regular part-time, 0.80 FTE, 7.75-hour shifts, days/evenings/weekends with rotating days off. Posting ends 2026-11-09.