Operating Room Technician - Licensed Practical Nurse - Perioperative

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider in Red Deer is seeking an OR Technician to provide nursing care in the operating room. The ideal candidate will possess a Licensed Practical Nurse education, active registration eligibility, and must have strong collaboration and problem-solving skills. Experience in perioperative nursing is preferred, and the role involves both scrub and circulating responsibilities. This position offers variable shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (BCLS-HCP).
• Ability to wear lead apron and personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care during the intraoperative phase.
• Responsible for both scrub and circulating role.
• Support the surgical team as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Leadership skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

Perioperative nursing course

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre serves the community of Central Alberta. Our Operating Room consists of 9 OR theatres that specialize in General Surgery, Orthopedic - Trauma and Total Joints, Plastics, Gynecology, ENT, and Urology. Our multidisciplinary team includes Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Perioperative Registered Nurses, ORTs, Respiratory Therapists II, and support staff. As an ORT in the operating room, you will be responsible for providing nursing care in the intraoperative phase. You will be responsible for both the scrub and circulating role. Strong communication and collaboration skills are important; problem-solving skills using critical thinking, time management and adaptability or imperative; leadership and conflict resolution skills are essential to this role.

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.

• Classification: OR Technician
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Operating Room
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 11-AUG-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 21-AUG-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, 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:

Completion of a perioperative nursing course is required. Equivalent OR experience will be considered. Ability to wear lead apron radiograph protection and any personal protective equipment for an extended period of time. Ability to stand scrubbed for hours to support the surgical team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous perioperative nursing experience within the last 5 years. Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) member. Experience using EPIC. Preceptor training experience.