Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is hiring an Orthopaedic Technician (LPN) for the Emergency Unit at Northeast Community Health Centre. You will apply, adjust, and remove casts and traction devices, observe patient condition, and document changes while delivering safe, patient- and family-centred care.

This role requires LPN licensure and Orthopaedic Technician training. Minimum 6 months ortho tech experience and Connect Care training are preferred; BCLS-HCP is 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 CLHA.
• Completion of an accredited specialty Orthopaedic Technician program.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Minimum 6 months of experience as an orthopedic technician.
• Connect Care training.

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints and traction equipment used in orthopaedic care.
• Observe, monitor and document changes in the patient’s physical, mental and emotional state.
• Provide safe, high-quality, patient and family-centred care.

Education

LPN education program

Orthopaedic Technician program

Tools

BCLS-HCP

Connect Care training

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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: Emergency

Primary Location: Northeast Community Health Ctr

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.53

Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 30-NOV-2026

Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2027

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 32

Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:

• Minimum 6 months of experience as an orthopedic technician.
• Connect Care training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an Emergency Department.
• Previous experience in an Acute Care, Cast clinic, Med/Surg or ICU department.