Licensed Practical Nurse - Operating Room Technician
- High Prairie, AB, Canada
Part-time
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Nestled in Alberta's beautiful Big Lakes County, the Town of High Prairie offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and quality of life. Known as the "Gateway to the Mighty Peace," this welcoming community is surrounded by stunning lakes, forests, and endless outdoor recreation. Whether you're passionate about fishing, hiking, camping, boating, or simply enjoying wide-open spaces, you'll find plenty to explore year-round. High Prairie is a vibrant and family-friendly community with access to public and Catholic K-12 schools, post-secondary programs through Northern Lakes College, and a variety of arts, cultural, and community events. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, short commutes, and a pace of life that allows for a true work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, Alberta Health Services currently offers a Remote Retention Allowance of up to $3,000 annually. This non-pensionable allowance is paid on an hourly basis for all hours worked at the basic rate of pay. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your contributions matter, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to experience the best of rural Alberta, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover what High Prairie has to offer!
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 organization's shared vision and values.
Classification: LPN - Operating Room Tech Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Combined Surgical Services/Operating Room; Acute Care & Emergency Department Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.63 Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 26-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 38 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, 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:
Perioperative Nursing Certification course is required. Advanced Practice Perioperative authorization with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). A minimum of two (2) year of experience within the last five (5) years in the operating room and/or post-anesthesia recovery room. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Membership with Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC).
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
Nestled in Alberta's beautiful Big Lakes County, the Town of High Prairie offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and quality of life. Known as the "Gateway to the Mighty Peace," this welcoming community is surrounded by stunning lakes, forests, and endless outdoor recreation. Whether you're passionate about fishing, hiking, camping, boating, or simply enjoying wide-open spaces, you'll find plenty to explore year-round. High Prairie is a vibrant and family-friendly community with access to public and Catholic K-12 schools, post-secondary programs through Northern Lakes College, and a variety of arts, cultural, and community events. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, short commutes, and a pace of life that allows for a true work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, Alberta Health Services currently offers a Remote Retention Allowance of up to $3,000 annually. This non-pensionable allowance is paid on an hourly basis for all hours worked at the basic rate of pay. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your contributions matter, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to experience the best of rural Alberta, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover what High Prairie has to offer!
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 organization's shared vision and values.
Classification: LPN - Operating Room Tech Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Combined Surgical Services/Operating Room; Acute Care & Emergency Department Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.63 Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 26-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 38 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, 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:
Perioperative Nursing Certification course is required. Advanced Practice Perioperative authorization with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). A minimum of two (2) year of experience within the last five (5) years in the operating room and/or post-anesthesia recovery room. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Membership with Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC).
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered nursing care as part of an interprofessional health care team. Apply nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making in accordance with professional standards, legislation, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program and hold, or be eligible for, an Alberta LPN practice permit, along with current BCLS-HCP certification. Required qualifications also include perioperative nursing certification, advanced practice perioperative authorization, current ACLS and PALS certifications, ORNAC membership, and at least two years of recent operating room and/or post-anesthesia recovery experience.
Skills
- Perioperative Nursing
- Operating Room Care
- Post-Anesthesia Recovery
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision Making
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Benefits
- Remote Retention Allowance
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- Healthcare
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Operating Room Technician
- Perioperative Nursing
- Operating Room
- Post-Anesthesia Recovery
- Acute Care
- Emergency Department
- Nursing Processes
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Health Care Team
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision Making
- BCLS-HCP
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta
- Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada
- AUPE