Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician

Alberta Health Services; Sherwood Park; In loco; CAD 59.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

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Alberta Health Services is seeking an LPN-Orthopedic Technician for the Strathcona Community Hospital Emergency Department. You will apply, adjust and remove casts, splints and traction, monitor patients and provide safe, high-quality care within an interdisciplinary team in a busy ED.

You will teach casts and orthopaedic appliances, document changes, and manage multi-patient assignments per rotation. Requires LPN education, Orthopedic Technician program, CLPNA registration, and BCLS-HCP;

Competenze

• Completion of an accredited LPN education program.
• Active, or eligible for, registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with CLPNA.
• Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Technician program.

Mansioni

• Apply, adjust and remove casts, splints and traction equipment for orthopaedic patients in ED.
• Assess, monitor and document changes in patient status.
• Teach casts and orthopedic appliances and provide patient/family education.
• Handle multi-patient assignments within an interdisciplinary ED team.

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Emergency department experience

Formazione

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Orthopedic Technician program

BCLS-HCP certification

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Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician

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
• 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
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• 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: 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
• 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).

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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