Orthopaedic Technician Certified - Emergency

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

Job summary

A premier health services provider in Canada is seeking an Orthopaedic Technician to apply and remove casts and traction equipment, observe patient conditions, and provide quality care. Candidates need to be licensed LPNs with a specialty in Orthopaedic Tech and recent emergency department experience. This is a regular full-time position with a salary range of $35.70 to $47.02 per hour.

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.
• Experience as an Orthopaedic Technician in an Emergency Department within the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

Specialty Orthopaedic Technician program

Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider

Job description

Your Opportunity: 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.

Job Details

• Classification: Orthopaedic Tech Certified
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 27-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 31-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• 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.