Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services, Strathcona Community Hospital Emergency Department, is seeking an LPN/Orthopaedic Technician to deliver high-quality care for orthopedic emergencies. You will apply casts, splints and traction, and teach cast care within a fast-paced ED setting.

You will assess patients across the lifespan, monitor their condition, document changes, and work with an interdisciplinary team to plan and evaluate care. Temporary full-time position with evenings and weekends shifts.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.
• Active registration or eligibility 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).
• Completion of an accredited specialty Orthopaedic Technician program.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Assess and care for orthopedic ED patients.
• Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints and traction equipment.
• Monitor and document changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to plan and evaluate care.

Skills

LPN

Orthopaedic Technician

Emergency department experience

BCLS-HCP

Education

LPN education program

Orthopaedic Technician program

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

Your Opportunity:
This opportunity is for the Strathcona Community Hospital, Emergency Department. The facility offers a 24/7 Emergency Department along with a variety of Ambulatory, Laboratory, and Diagnostic Imaging services. An LPN/Orthopedic Technician delivers high quality nursing care to patients across the lifespan within the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include assessment and care of patients with orthopedic emergencies including cast duties and traction, as well as teaching regarding casts and orthopedic appliances, and all other general duties of an LPN practicing to full scope in an emergency department. Successful candidates for this position will be responsible for a multi patient assignment where they will work independently and with an interdisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care.

Description:
As an Orthopaedic Technician (Ortho Tech), you will apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints and traction equipment utilized in the care of orthopaedic patients (clients, residents). You will observe, monitor, report and document changes in the patient's physical, mental and emotional state, while providing safe and effective, quality care. You will play a key role in providing safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the organization's shared vision and values.

Classification: LPN - Orthopaedic Tech Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: STCH Emergency Primary Location: Strathcona Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 19-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 03-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $42.91 Maximum Salary: $56.52 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).
• Completion of an accredited specialty Orthopaedic Technician program.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion and certification of a recognized Orthopedic Technician program, with specific authorization from CLPNA to practice in orthopedics.
• Minimum of two years recent experience working in an emergency department.
• Recent experience and a high comfort level managing a patient assignment of four to six patients of all ages and demographics.
• Preference will be given to those applicants with previous Connect Care training in an ASAP environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Maintains competencies outlined in legislation and profession through continuous learning.
• Balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities.
• Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities.
• Proven ability to work within a team environment and effectively contribute to patient planning processes.
• Strong assessment and communication skills (verbal and written).