Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Red Deer is seeking an Orthopaedic Technician (LPN) for the Emergency Department. You will apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints and traction equipment, while monitoring patient status and documenting observations. Join a fast-paced ED team and contribute to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Requirements include LPN education, CLPNA registration, orthopedic tech training, and BCLS-HCP. The role supports flexible evenings/weekends with temp PT benefits.

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).

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints and traction equipment utilized in the care of orthopaedic patients (clients, residents).
• Observe, monitor, report and document changes in the patient's physical, mental and emotional state, while providing safe and effective, quality care.
• Provide safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the organization's shared vision and values.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

English language

Physical fitness

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

Tools

Connect Care

Netcare

PYXIS

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Come join the fast-paced team in the Emergency Department! We are the main referral center for Central Corridor. You will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of emergency medicine. You have 2-5 years of recent Acute Med-Surg or Critical Care experience, and you will have an opportunity to use your skills and knowledge in this exciting environment. You will be offered a supportive environment to grow your skills as an Emergency Department LPN - Orthopaedic Tech.

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 and Job Details:

• Classification: LPN - Orthopaedic Tech
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.77
• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 22-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 14-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.25
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 32
• 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:

• Must be currently registered with CLPNA with a CLPNA recognized orthopedic training program or must be a currently Certified Ortho Technician.
• Ability to fulfill the role of LPN in the ER, which includes caring for a wide range of patient presentations separate from Orthopaedic concerns.
• Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with Connect Care, Netcare and PYXIS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of the English language.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with minimal supervision.
• Physical capability of performing all aspects of the role (bending, crouching, kneeling, overhead lifting, and mobilization of bariatric patients).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as an Orthopaedic Technician/Licensed Practical Nurse in an Emergency Department within the last 2 years.
• ACLS, Lead II, TNCC, ENPC, PALS, EPIC ENPEP.
• Ability to contribute as a team member, learn within a dynamic environment, and adapt/cope with change.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate preferred.