Operating Room Technician - Licensed Practical Nurse - Perioperative

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking an Operating Room Technician at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. The role involves providing intraoperative nursing care in both scrub and circulating capacities. Candidates must have completed an accredited LPN program, hold a valid practice permit, and possess strong communication and critical thinking skills. Preferred qualifications include perioperative experience and familiarity with EPIC. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $28.93 to $37.90 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CLPNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider certification.
• Ability to wear lead apron radiograph protection.

Responsibilities

• Providing nursing care in the intraoperative phase.
• Assisting in scrub and circulating roles.
• Delivering safe patient and family centered care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Education

Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse 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.