Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician: Emergency

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician for the Emergency department at Sturgeon Community Hospital in Edmonton Zone. The role includes applying and removing casts, monitoring patients, and delivering safe, patient-focused care within a fast-paced ED setting.

Requires LPN education and active CLHA registration, Orthopaedic Technician training, and BCLS-HCP certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.
• Active, or eligible for, registration and a practice permit as an LPN with CLHA.
• Completion of an accredited Orthopaedic Technician program.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints and traction equipment used in orthopaedic care.
• Observe, monitor, report and document changes in patient condition.
• Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care within the ED context.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Education

LPN education program

Orthopaedic Technician program

BCLS-HCP certification

Tools

Connect Care

Netcare

PYXIS

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician: Emergency

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: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 48
• 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: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 48
• 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.

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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Edmonton Zone, St. Albert, Sturgeon Community Hospital