Operating Room Technician - Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse – Operating Room Technician to join their surgical team. In this role, you'll provide essential intraoperative care, working closely with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates should meet required qualifications and demonstrate strong teamwork and problem-solving skills. This opportunity is part-time, with flexibility in shifts and growth potential in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with CLPNA.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.
• Ability to stand for long hours and lift over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to patient assessment and planning.
• Provides direct intraoperative care in the OR.
• Acts as a patient advocate linking units with the OR.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Completion of an accredited LPN program

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Operating Room Technician - Licensed Practical Nurse

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Your Opportunity:

THIS IS A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE – ORT

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Operating Room Technician (ORT) contributes to patient assessment, planning, and quality care in conjunction with the Registered Nurse, following standards of practice set by CLPNA, ORNAC, and CSA. The LPN/ORT provides direct intraoperative care in the OR, participating in scrub and circulating roles, and helps evaluate and modify patient care for safety. The nurse acts as a patient advocate and links units with the OR.

Description:

As an LPN, you will be part of an interprofessional healthcare team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Guided by your education, experience, and AHS policies, you will deliver safe, quality, patient- and family-centered care, aligned with AHS values.

Location and Classification:

• Acute Care Alberta
• Primary Care Alberta
• Recovery Alberta
• Classification: OR Technician
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Surgical Suites
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre

Details:

• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 16-JUN-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Start Date: 26-JUN-2025
• End Date: 28-JUN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call

Salary and Requirements:

Minimum Salary: $28.93, Maximum Salary: $37.90

Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited LPN program, active or eligible registration with CLPNA, current BCLS-HCP certification.

Additional Qualifications: Perioperative certification recognized by CLPNA, ability to stand for long hours, lift over 50 pounds, wear lead aprons, basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications: At least 2 years in an inpatient surgical unit, OR experience, job shadowing in OR, teamwork and communication skills.