Orthopaedic Technician - Emergency

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health in Edmonton is seeking an Orthopedic Technician to support the Emergency Department at Grey Nuns Community Hospital. The role provides cast care, positioning and patient mobility support, working as part of the interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced unit.

Must hold CLHA license, BLS Level C, and complete an accredited Orthopedic Technician program; regular part-time, 0.80 FTE, 7.75-hour shifts, days/evenings/weekends with rotating days off. Posting ends 2026-11-09.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
• Completion of an accredited specialty Orthopedic Technician program.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and assist in transporting, lifting and positioning patients; able to bend, lift, push and pull equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and coordinate evaluation of the patient using nursing knowledge and application and removal of casts, splints and traction apparatus.
• Provide quality patient care through implementation, coordination, consultation, education and liaising with the interdisciplinary team.
• Act as a resource to other health care professionals.
• Work in the Emergency Unit under AUPE AUX terms.

Skills

BLS Level C

Education

Orthopedic Technician program

CLHA registration and license

Job description

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since 1988, the Grey Nuns Community Hospital has supported southeast Edmonton and the surrounding area with compassionate, full-service care that meets a wide range of health needs. The hospital is conveniently located near transit, parks and shops in the heart of the Mill Woods neighbourhood. If you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy helping people in urgent situations, you will find purpose here. Our team provides specialized emergency and urgent care, working together to support each patient’s well‑being. We are looking for people who can think critically, manage multiple priorities and work well with others. Your care makes a real difference in supporting a holistic approach, creating a positive experience for patients and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!

Description:

Description: The Registered Orthopedic Technician utilizes expert comprehensive skills to assess, plan and coordinate the evaluation of the patient using nursing knowledge and application and removal of casts, splints and traction apparatus. The incumbent will provide quality patient care through implementation, coordination, consultation, education and liaising with the interdisciplinary team. The Registered Orthopedic Technician acts as a resource to other health care professionals. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.

• Union: COV AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 09‑NOV‑2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 01‑DEC‑2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 48
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.91
• Maximum Salary: $56.52
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Orthopaedic Technician
• Union: COV AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 09‑NOV‑2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 01‑DEC‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 48
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.91
• Maximum Salary: $56.52
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) prior to commencing employment. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited specialty Orthopedic Technician program. In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period of time (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients. You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier under LOU #20 if a regular employee of the same classification who holds a regular position within this unit expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. If no such employee from this unit expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 11: Appointments & Transfers. Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in an emergency department. Previous Orthopedic Technician experience. Previous experience in an Acute Care, Cast Clinic, Med/Surg. Preference will be given to those with one or more of the following certifications: ACLS, TNCC, ENPC, PALS, and EPIC. Experience and ability to work with cardiac monitors preferred. Dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation of ECG’s preferred. Experience with Connect Care EHR an asset.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening : As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith‑based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person‑centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Grey Nuns Community Hospital