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The Licensed Practical Nurse Operating Room Technician (LPN ORT) assists with assessing, planning, implementing resources and evaluating the perioperative care of the patients in the surgical suite. The LPN ORT functions as a team member and works collaboratively with other disciplines within the surgical suite. The LPN ORT will act in accordance with hospital wide guidelines and policies and within the scope of practice of the LPN ORT operating room roles. This is not a training position.
Description:
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, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the organization.
Classification: LPN - Operating Room Tech Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Operating Room and Minor OR Clinic Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 23-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 48 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $34.76 Maximum Salary: $45.56 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Active, or eligible for, registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited peri-operative program. Current experience in an acute peri-operative role (within the past 2 years). Experienced in Urology and Ophthalmology Services. Ability to act as a patient advocate. Ability to assume responsibility for own actions. Ability to function collaboratively and effectively as an interdisciplinary team member while upholding the values of respect, partnership and continuous improvement. Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality with information. Flexibility to rotate through all surgical specialties, Ability to work shift and call as scheduled. Ability to perform consistently in a highly organized, rapid moving, complex environment. Ability to work in a high stress environment with appropriate responses. Ability to stand scrubbed for many hours supporting the surgical team. Repeated contact with radio-graphic procedures and the ability to wear lead apron protection for an extended period of time. Current N95 fit testing required. Computer Skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
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Responsibilities
Assist with assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating perioperative patient care in the surgical suite. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and follow hospital policies, applicable standards, and the LPN operating room scope of practice.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited LPN education program and perioperative program, active or eligible Alberta LPN registration, current BCLS-HCP, and recent acute perioperative experience. Candidates must have Urology and Ophthalmology experience and be able to work rotating shifts and call, maintain confidentiality, and perform effectively in a demanding surgical environment.
Skills
- Perioperative Nursing
- Operating Room Support
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Urology
- Ophthalmology
- Confidentiality
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Surgical Specialty Flexibility
- High-Stress Environment Management
- Computer Skills
- N95 Fit Testing
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Operating Room Technician
- Perioperative Care
- Accredited LPN Education Program
- Accredited Perioperative Program
- Alberta LPN Registration
- College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Urology
- Ophthalmology
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Patient Confidentiality
- Surgical Specialties
- Shift Work
- On-Call Work
- Radiographic Procedures
- Lead Apron Protection
- N95 Fit Testing
- Computer Skills
- Patient- and Family-Centred Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
