Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; Presencial; CAD 59.000 - 78.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Alberta Health Services in Edmonton seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse – Orthopaedic Technician to apply, adjust and remove casts, splints and traction equipment for orthopaedic patients in the Emergency unit. You will monitor patient status and document changes to ensure safe, high-quality care.

The role supports patient- and family-centred care as part of a 0.53 FTE, with shifts on a rotation including days, nights and weekends. Requires LPN registration and orthopaedic tech training.

Formación

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.
• Active, or eligible for, registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with CLHA.
• Completion of an accredited Orthopaedic Technician program.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.
• Minimum 6 months of experience as an orthopedic technician.
• Connect Care training.

Responsabilidades

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints and traction equipment for orthopaedic patients.
• Observe, monitor and report changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Document clinical changes accurately in patient records.
• Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care while aligning with AHS values.

Conocimientos

6 months orthopedic tech experience

BCLS-HCP certification

Educación

LPN education program

Orthopaedic Technician program

Herramientas

Connect Care training

Descripción del empleo

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 organization's shared vision and values.

• Classification: LPN - Orthopaedic Tech
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Primary Location: Northeast Community Health Ctr
• 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
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 32
• 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
• 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
• 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.

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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