Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician

Alberta Health Services; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in St. Albert is seeking an Orthopaedic Technician (LPN pathway) to support acute orthopaedic care in the Emergency Department at Sturgeon Community Hospital.

You will apply, adjust and remove casts, splints and traction equipment, monitor patient status, and document changes while maintaining safe, family‑centred care aligned with our values. This Temp P/T Benefits role requires flexibility across day, evening, night shifts.

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 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 in orthopaedic care.
• 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 organizational values.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Adaptability

Patient care

Education

LPN education program

LPN registration with CLHA

Orthopaedic Technician program

BCLS-HCP

Tools

Connect Care

Netcare

PYXIS

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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 shared vision and values of the organization.

Classification:

• Classification: LPN - Orthopaedic Tech
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.45
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 10-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 03-JUL-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 27
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:

• Experience as an Orthopaedic Technician/Licensed Practical Nurse in an Emergency Department within the last 2 years.
• 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).
• Up to date N95 Mask Fitting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Acute care experience. Connect Care training.