Orthopaedic Technician Certified - Emergency

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading trauma center in Edmonton, where you will play a vital role as an Orthopaedic Technician. In this dynamic position, you will apply and manage casts and splints while providing exceptional patient care in a fast-paced emergency environment. Your expertise will help improve the experiences of patients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive setting that values excellence and compassion. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts and splints for orthopaedic patients.
• Monitor and document changes in patients' conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Cast Application

Monitoring Patient Conditions

Communication Skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

Orthopaedic Technician program

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) is one of two Tertiary Trauma Centers in the City of Edmonton and one of the busiest Emergency Departments in Canada. Centrally located in Edmonton’s downtown core, the RAH serves a diverse community, including some of our province’s most vulnerable and marginalized populations. The RAH Emergency department cares for patients with major trauma, cardiac events, injuries, and general medical problems. Our staff are dedicated to improving patient and provider experience through ‘The Royal Alex Way’. We are motivated and strive towards excellence, embracing our inner city pride. The Emergency Department at RAH is a highly acute and challenging setting for nursing practice. Our patients encompass a diverse socio-economic spectrum and multi-cultural backgrounds. We are looking for an experienced, passion-driven Orthopaedic Technician Certified who has experience working with similar populations.

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: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 28-APR-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 08-MAY-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• 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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.