Orthopaedic Technician Certified

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a part-time Orthopaedic Technician to play a key role in providing quality, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include applying and adjusting casts, monitoring patient states, and ensuring effective care. Candidates must have completed an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program and an Orthopaedic Technician specialty program, along with BCLS certification. This role is based in Stony Plain with multiple shift patterns and offers a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts and traction equipment for patients.
• Observe and monitor changes in patient's physical and emotional state.
• Provide safe, quality patient and family-centered care.

Skills

Applying and adjusting casts, splints, and traction equipment

Monitoring and documenting patient states

Providing quality patient care

Education

Completion of Licensed Practical Nurse education

Completion of accredited Orthopaedic Technician program

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

Your Opportunity

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 Department
• Primary Location: Westview Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.45
• Posting End Date: 02-JAN-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 12-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 27
• 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

As required.

Preferred Qualifications

As required.