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Experience the unique rewards and challenges of rural nursing in the Innisfail Operating Room (OR) program as an Operating Room Technician. If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse who is Peri Operative trained and likes small town living, this position in Innisfail might be for you! This role is Monday to Friday with no on‑call responsibilities. The Innisfail Health Centre has an Acute Care department with 28 beds, an Emergency Department with 10 beds and an Ophthalmology/OR department. This position gives you a unique opportunity to work to your full scope of practice in the Innisfail OR, pre/post‑op and PAC and to be part of the Cataract and Plastics OR program.

AHS is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest fully integrated provincial healthcare system, serving over 4.4 million Albertans. Since 2017, we have been recognized as a top employer for our efforts to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees, physicians and volunteers every day. You can also grow your career through in‑house courses or external opportunities. You can thrive with AHS!

The town of Innisfail has a population of 8,000 with surrounding hamlets. Residents have easy access to downtown and commercial areas, several parks, playgrounds, bike/walking paths, year‑round access to lakes and rivers, and outdoor recreation. The town has two large grocery stores, several restaurants, gas stations, banks, various businesses, churches, several schools, an arena, curling rink, and swimming pool. Within a half‑hour drive are three beautiful lakes ideal for camping and fishing. Red Deer River is 5 minutes away and Red Deer is approximately 25 minutes north of Innisfail, while Calgary is approximately 50 minutes south.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. 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: OR Technician
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Innisfail Operating Room
• Primary Location: Innisfail Health/MH Care Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 22‑DEC‑2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 01‑JAN‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $28.93
• Maximum Salary: $37.90
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS‑HCP).

Post‑Grad Perioperative Certification required. Operating Room Technician certificate required or completion of a CLPNA approved perioperative course. 2–5 years’ experience in the OR setting. 1–3 years’ experience with Pre‑Admission Clinic, pre‑/post‑op care. IV Medication Administration. Ability to start IV effectively.

As Required.