Licensed Practical Nurse - Operating Room Technician

Alberta Health Services; High River; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in High River is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse Operating Room Technician (LPN ORT) in Surgical Services. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient- and family-centered care across the OR theatres, Endoscope, PACU and Day Surgery.

You will adapt to fluctuating workloads and demonstrate initiative, accountability, and clinical skill. The position supports a rural community, with preceptor duties and alignment to AHS values.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.
• Active registration and a practice permit as an LPN with CLHA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as part of an interprofessional team in the Surgery Department.
• Support OR Theatres, Endoscope, PACU and Day Surgery; adapt to workload changes.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, critical thinking and clinical skills.

Skills

LPN

BCLS-HCP

Education

Accredited LPN education program

Tools

Perioperative Nurse Certification

ORNAC

NAPCAN

CRNA

AHS Best Practices

Job description

Your Opportunity

High River General Hospital supports a busy rural community located just south of Calgary with a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgical Services, Obstetrical Department, Cancer Care, and Medical Inpatients Unit. The Licensed Practical Nurse Operating Room Technician (LPN ORT) in the Surgical Services department works as a member of the health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of the patients, families, & community. The ORT works to full scope providing a leadership role in supporting an integrated approach to patient care, families & health care team. As a member of the Surgical Services team, the successful candidate will provide patient care in all areas of the Surgery Department including in the OR Theatres, Endoscope, and PACU as well as Day Surgery (Pre- and Post-Operative patient care). The ORT must be able to adapt quickly to workloads that change & fluctuate, demonstrate initiative, accountability, critical thinking, and strong clinical skills. The ability to respond to emergent medical and/or surgical situations quickly and appropriately is necessary. Effective written and verbal communication skills are required, as is a commitment to integrating Patient and Family Centered Care principles, professional development/growth & promoting a positive work culture aligning with AHS values. Being a preceptor and/or mentor for students and staff is an expectation. Staff at HRGH receive training to support patients in other departments and may be assigned to other departments. This workplace is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness. You may be eligible for the Rural Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program if you meet other eligibility requirements.

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

• Classification: LPN - Operating Room Tech
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Surgical Services
• Primary Location: High River
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 28-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• 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 with CLHA Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) Completion of accredited Perioperative Nurse Certification. Maintains ORNAC, NAPCAN, CRNA and AHS Best Practices Participate in After Hour Call Rotation and able to return to AHS facility within the rural timeframe for response. Demonstrate ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and maintain a focus on patient-centered care. Be able to tolerate constant walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching, and sustaining posture within a fast-paced unit requiring lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects greater than 50lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

ACLS, Accredited Perioperative Anesthesia Certification Experience supporting Endoscopy, PACU, OBGYN procedures, Day Surgery, Rural Acute Care and/or Rural ER Preceptor Experience Experience supporting Quality Improvement, Change Management, Best Practice Guidelines and/or Organizational Policy Demonstrates collaborative care with diverse cultural and marginalized populations or those with socio-economic diversities NVCI certification.