Orthopaedic Technician Certified

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Orthopaedic Technician to join their Emergency Department in Calgary. The role involves applying and adjusting equipment for orthopaedic patients while utilizing strong assessment and interpersonal skills. Candidates must hold an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education and Orthopaedic Technician certification. This is a part-time position with a focus on providing quality patient-centered care, reflecting the organization’s values.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
• Minimum one year full-time equivalent scope LPN experience required.
• Registered Orthopedic Technologist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints and traction equipment for orthopaedic patients.
• Observe, monitor, report and document changes in patient's state.
• Provide safe and effective quality care in an Emergency Department.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Education

Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program

Completion of an accredited specialty Orthopaedic Technician program

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Rockyview General Hospital Emergency Department Orthopedic Tech (RGH ED Ortho Tech) demonstrates excellence with interpersonal communication skills as well as with written documentation. They are reliable, motivated, self-directed, and able to work in a stressful, dynamic environment. The RGH ED Ortho Tech possesses knowledge unique to the orthopedic patient and performs a variety of highly specialized skills with supervision for this population and practices as a full scope LPN within the boundaries of the Emergency Department expectations. They demonstrate strong assessment skills, is able to critically think through a situation and prioritizes care based on these factors. The RGH ED Ortho Tech practices within the Patient and Family Centered Care model and is sensitive to the needs of patients and families.

Description

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, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Classification: Orthopaedic Tech Certified
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.71
• Posting End Date: 05-JAN-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 19-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $35.70
• Maximum Salary: $47.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Required Qualifications

Minimum one year full-time equivalent scope LPN experience in required. Registered Orthopedic Technologist certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

Current Calgary Zone Emergency ROT position preferred, other Emergency/UC nursing experience will be considered.