Licensed Practical Nurse - Operating Room Technician

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Calgary is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Operating Room Tech role. This 0.80 FTE/temporary position supports the Rockyview General Hospital OR teams, with days, evenings, and weekend shifts and on-call expectations.

A strong perioperative background and current CLPNA registration are required. Posting indicates minimum salary range and on-call requirements, with protection under AUPE AUX and Temp P/T Benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.
• Active registration and practice permit with CLPNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Active CLPNA registration with Advanced Practice authorization for Perioperative Nursing.
• Operating Room experience within the past 2 years.
• Completion of a Peri-operative nursing course.
• Ability to wear lead and stand scrubbed for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work on-call and respond within 30 minutes.

Skills

LPN - Perioperative care

On-call readiness

BCLS-HCP

Perioperative nursing

Education

LPN education program

Peri-operative nursing course

CLPNA Advanced Practice authorization

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Operating Room Technician

Caring for nearly 220,000 patients each year, Rockyview General Hospital provides a full range of acute and outpatient services with more than 600 inpatient beds. Located in Southwest Calgary and overlooking the scenic shores of the Glenmore Reservoir, the hospital offers a dynamic and collaborative environment dedicated to exceptional patient care. If you are passionate about surgical services, innovation, and leading high-performing teams, the LPN - Perioperative position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of Albertans.

Description:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the organization.

• Classification: LPN - Operating Room Tech
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Operating Room and Minor OR
• Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-AUG-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 48
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $34.76
• Maximum Salary: $45.56
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: LPN - Operating Room Tech
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Operating Room and Minor OR
• Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 48
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $34.76
• Maximum Salary: $45.56
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Active, or eligible for, registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Active registration and practice permit with CLPNA with Advanced Practice authorization for Perioperative Nursing. Operating Room experience within the past 2 years. Completion of a Peri-operative nursing course. Ability to wear lead and/or stand scrubbed for prolonged periods of time. Ability to work on-call and respond within 30 minutes.

Preferred Qualifications:

Connect Care experience - OpTime. 2 years continuous Operating Room experience in both the scrub and circulating role. Acute care experience within the past 5 years. Peri-operative Nursing Certification. PALS Certification. Ability to perform consistently in a highly organized, rapid moving, complex environment. Ability to collaborate within the expectations of a highly complex integrated team. Demonstrated advanced problem-solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgement.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Calgary Zone, Calgary, Rockyview General Hospital

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Rockyview General Hospital

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Rockyview General Hospital