Orthopaedic Technician - Emergency

Covenant Health Canada; London; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health Canada is seeking an Orthopaedic Technician for the Grey Nuns Emergency Department. This role involves providing diverse nursing care in a fast-paced environment, applying advanced orthopedic skills while supporting patient care and safety. Ideal candidates will have relevant registrations and certifications, along with a passion for emergency nursing.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with CLPNA in Advanced Orthopedic area.
• Complete accredited Orthopedic Technician program.
• Ability to assist in transporting and lifting patients.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing processes for patient care in emergency settings.
• Implement, coordinate, and consult with interdisciplinary team.
• Teach, counsel, and advocate for patients and families.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Patient Advocacy

Emergency Care

Education

Graduate of a Practical Nursing program

Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta

Completion of an accredited specialty Orthopedic Technician program

Job description

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Your Opportunity

Do you have a passion for the exciting world of Emergency Nursing?? Come join us at the Grey Nuns Emergency Department for an opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a supportive, inclusive, team-orientated, and fast-paced environment. The Grey Nuns Hospital Emergency department is one of Edmonton’s highest volume Emergency Departments. Our team of health care professionals is focused on providing specialized Emergency care and urgent treatments in a community hospital setting. The Licensed Practical Nurse is an integral member of the ED team and provides a wide variety of nursing care to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes through critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families to make a positive difference toward their health and well-being. You will play a valued role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care with attention to promoting a positive patient experience to those we serve in the Emergency Department all while practicing and role-modelling our Covenant values of Respect, Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Social Justice.

Your Opportunity

Do you have a passion for the exciting world of Emergency Nursing?? Come join us at the Grey Nuns Emergency Department for an opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a supportive, inclusive, team-orientated, and fast-paced environment. The Grey Nuns Hospital Emergency department is one of Edmonton’s highest volume Emergency Departments. Our team of health care professionals is focused on providing specialized Emergency care and urgent treatments in a community hospital setting. The Licensed Practical Nurse is an integral member of the ED team and provides a wide variety of nursing care to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes through critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families to make a positive difference toward their health and well-being. You will play a valued role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care with attention to promoting a positive patient experience to those we serve in the Emergency Department all while practicing and role-modelling our Covenant values of Respect, Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Social Justice.

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.

• 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:
0.70
• Posting End Date:
16-JUN-2025
• Employee Class:
Regular Part Time
• Date Available:
21-AUG-2025
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
12
• Shifts per cycle:
42
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$35.70
• Maximum Salary:
$47.02
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) specifying the Advanced Orthopedic area of specialized practice is required. 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 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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