Orthopaedic Technician Certified

Alberta Health Services; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Canada seeks an Orthopaedic Technician to provide care in the Emergency Department. The role involves applying casts, monitoring patient conditions, and working collaboratively within a team. Candidates must have relevant credentials and experience in a fast-paced environment. This part-time position requires flexibility with shifts and offers a competitive salary range of $35.70 - $47.02 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
• Experience as an Orthopaedic Technician/Licensed Practical Nurse in an Emergency Department within the last 2 years.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with Connect Care, Netcare and PYXIS.

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints and traction equipment.
• Observe, monitor, report and document changes in the patient's condition.
• Provide safe and effective, quality care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Physical capability for the role

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

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Classification: Orthopaedic Tech Certified
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.75
• Posting End Date: 17-SEP-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 01-OCT-2025
• Temporary End Date: 28-FEB-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 45
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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

Experience as an Orthopaedic Technician/Licensed Practical Nurse in an Emergency Department within the last 2 years. Ability to fulfill the role of LPN in the ER, which includes caring for a wide range of patient presentations separate from Orthopaedic concerns. Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential. Basic computer skills, familiarity with Connect Care, Netcare and PYXIS. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good command of the English language. Ability to work as part of a team and with minimal supervision. Physical capability of performing all aspects of the role (bending, crouching, kneeling, overhead lifting, and mobilization of bariatric patients).

Preferred Qualifications

Acute care experience. Connect Care training.