Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Temp P/T Benefits

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Edmonton is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician to apply, adjust and remove casts, splints and traction equipment within the Emergency Department. The role requires careful observation, reporting and documentation of patient status, ensuring safe and compassionate care that aligns with our patient- and family-centred approach.

The position is 0.87 FTE with evenings and weekends shifts, based at Northeast Community Health Center in Edmonton.

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).

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints and traction equipment for orthopaedic patients.
• Observe, monitor, report and document changes in patients’ physical, mental and emotional state.
• Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care in line with AHS values.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

LPN education program

Orthopaedic Technician program

BCLS-HCP

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician

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 shared vision and values of the organization.

• Classification: LPN - Orthopaedic Tech
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency Department
• Primary Location: Northeast Community Health Ctr
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.87
• Posting End Date: 24-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-JUL-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 52
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.91
• Maximum Salary: $56.52
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: LPN - Orthopaedic Tech
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency Department
• Primary Location: Northeast Community Health Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.87
• Posting End Date: 24-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 52
• 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:

Minimum 6 months of experience as an orthopedic technician.Connect Care Training.As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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.

We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Northeast Community Health Ctr