Operating Room Technician - Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Olds; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks an Operating Room Technician to join their team in Olds. This role offers the opportunity for Licensed Practical Nurses who are perioperative trained to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on quality patient care and teamwork. The position includes a mix of shifts including on-call responsibilities, valuable continuing education opportunities, and the chance to live in a welcoming small-town setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with active or eligible Alberta registration.
• 2-5 years’ experience in the OR setting.
• 1-3 years’ experience with Pre-Admission Clinic, pre/post op care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient and family centered care.
• Utilize nursing processes, critical thinking, and problem solving.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to start IV effectively

Education

Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program

Post-Grad Perioperative Certification

Operating Room Technician certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Experience the unique rewards and challenges of rural nursing in the Olds Operating Room (OR) program as an Operating Room Technician. If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse who is Peri Operative trained who likes small town living, this position in Olds might be for you! This role is Monday to Friday with some weekends and the possibility on call responsibilities. The Olds Hospital and Care Center OR program has a busy orthopedic program, with other specialties such as urology, gemological surgeries, obstetrical cases. This position gives you a unique opportunity to work to your full scope of practice. AHS is proud to be part of Canada’s first, and largest fully integrated provincial healthcare system, serving over 4.4 million Albertans. Since 2017, we have been recognized as a top employer for our efforts to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees. These awards are a strong endorsement of the care provided to Albertans by our staff, physicians and volunteers every day. You can also grow your career through in-house courses or external opportunities. You can thrive with AHS! The town of Innisfail has a population of 8,000 with surrounding hamlets. Residents have easy access to the downtown and commercial areas, as well as several parks, playgrounds, bike/walking paths, year-round access to lakes, rivers and outdoor recreation. The town has grocery stores, several restaurants, gas stations, banks, various businesses, churches, several schools.

Description:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: OR Technician Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Health and Care Center Operating Room, Recovery Room Primary Location: Olds Hospital and Care Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 30-JUN-2025 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 10-JUL-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $28.93 Maximum Salary: $37.90 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Post-Grad Perioperative Certification required. Operating Room Technician certificate required or Completion of a CLPNA approved perioperative course. 2-5 years’ experience in the OR setting. 1-3 years’ experience with Pre-Admission Clinic, pre/post op care. IV Medication Administration. Ability to start IV effectively. Effective communication skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with orthopedic, urology, gynecological, obstetrical - delivery /c-sections. Ability to work in a past paced environment. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. Ability to stand for long periods.