Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician - Emergency

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (Ortho Tech) for the Emergency Department at the U of A Hospital in Edmonton. You will apply casts, monitor patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, family-centered care in a 24/7 Level I ED.

Requirements include LPN education, CLPNA registration, and completion of an Orthopaedic Technician program, plus BCLS-HCP.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited LPN education program.
• Active registration and practice permit as an LPN with CLPNA/Health Care Aides of Alberta.
• Completion of an accredited Orthopaedic Technician program.

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints and traction equipment used for orthopaedic patients.
• Observe, monitor, and document changes in patient condition with safe, quality care.
• Provide patient- and family-centered care in a fast-paced Emergency Department.

Skills

LPN license

Emergency dept

BCLS-HCP

Education

LPN education program

Orthopaedic Technician program

CLPNA registration

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician - Emergency

Where the Pace Is Fast and the Work Matters. Join Our Emergency Team. Are you an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse looking for a role that challenges you, grows your skills, and surrounds you with a team that thrives on collaboration? Our tertiary care Level I Emergency Department offers exactly that, and so much more. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, our department is a fast paced, dynamic environment As an LPN in our state of the art facility, you’ll use advanced technology, including an electronic patient tracking system, as you assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for emergency patients. Decisions are made together, in a strong, supportive, multidisciplinary team where collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Depending on patient flow and departmental needs, you may work in any area of the Emergency Department, giving you exposure to highly specialized, skill building experiences. Working with us means stepping into a role that is meaningful, challenging, and deeply rewarding. You’ll end each shift knowing you contributed to our mission to provide a patient focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Here, your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt every day. https://youtu.be/eIs564AiVh8

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: LPN - Orthopaedic Tech
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.74
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 08-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 20-JUN-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 31
• 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: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.74
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 08-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 31
• 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:

Candidates must have completed the Medication Administration via Central Line module (CVC, PICC, or IVAD) within the CLPNA Restricted Activities and Advanced Authorizations framework. Demonstrated strong assessment, organizational, and patient care skills. The ability to communicate clinical findings clearly and accurately. Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities, along with the capacity to identify their own learning needs and seek guidance in areas where additional knowledge or support is required. In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period of time (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients. You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred candidates will have a minimum of one year of LPN experience in an Emergency Department, with additional preference given to those who have worked in a tertiary care setting or who have recent acute or critical care experience within the past two years. Candidates with at least two years of relevant medical surgical experience may also be considered.

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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Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, U of A Hospital

Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, U of A Hospital

Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, U of A Hospital