Orthopaedic Technician Certified - Emergency

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at Royal Alexandra Hospital as an Orthopaedic Technician Certified. This role demands skilled care in a highly acute environment, serving diverse patient populations. You will play a critical part in the emergency department, ensuring safe and effective care for orthopaedic patients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts and splints for orthopaedic patients.
• Monitor and document changes in the patient's condition.
• Provide quality patient-centered care in an emergency setting.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Cast Application

Traction Equipment Management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Education

Accredited Orthopaedic Technician Program

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 population. 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.

• Acute Care Alberta:
• Primary Care Alberta:
• Recovery Alberta:
N
• 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:
16-JUN-2025
• Employee Class:
Regular Part Time
• Date Available:
26-JUN-2025
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
12
• Shifts per cycle:
36
• 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.