Original job description
Your Opportunity:
This opportunity is for the Strathcona Community Hospital, Emergency Department. The facility offers a 24/7 Emergency Department along with a variety of Ambulatory, Laboratory, and Diagnostic Imaging services. An LPN/Orthopedic Technician delivers high quality nursing care to patients across the lifespan within the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include assessment and care of patients with orthopedic emergencies including cast duties and traction, as well as teaching regarding casts and orthopedic appliances, and all other general duties of an LPN practicing to full scope in an emergency department. Successful candidates for this position will be responsible for a multi patient assignment where they will work independently and with an interdisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care.
Description:
As an Orthopaedic Technician (Ortho Tech), you will apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints and traction equipment utilized in the care of orthopaedic patients (clients, residents). You will observe, monitor, report and document changes in the patient's physical, mental and emotional state, while providing safe and effective, quality care. 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 - Orthopaedic Tech Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Emergency Primary Location: Strathcona Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 08-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 03-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $42.91 Maximum Salary: $56.52 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). Completion of an accredited specialty Orthopaedic Technician program. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Successful completion and certification of a recognized Orthopedic Technician program, with specific authorization from CLPNA to practice in orthopedics. Minimum of two years recent experience working in an emergency department. Recent experience and a high comfort level managing a patient assignment of four to six patients of all ages and demographics.
Preferred Qualifications:
Maintains competencies outlined in legislation and profession through continuous learning. Balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities. Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities. Proven ability to work within a team environment and effectively contribute to patient planning processes. Strong assessment and communication skills (verbal and written). Preference will be given to those applicants with previous Connect Care training in an ASAP environment.
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Responsibilities
Provide nursing care to patients of all ages in the Emergency Department, including assessment and treatment of orthopedic emergencies. Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints, and traction equipment; educate patients and families; and monitor, report, and document changes in patients’ condition while coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program and an accredited Orthopedic Technician program, active or eligible Alberta LPN registration and practice permit, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Applicants must have at least two years of recent Emergency Department experience, authorization to practice in orthopedics, and comfort managing assignments of four to six patients; strong assessment, communication, teamwork, and prioritization skills are also sought.
Skills
- Nursing Care
- Orthopedic Emergency Care
- Patient Assessment
- Cast Application and Removal
- Splint Application and Removal
- Traction Equipment Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient and Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Care Planning
- Communication
- Prioritization
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Orthopedic Technician
- Emergency Department
- Orthopedic Emergencies
- Cast Application
- Splints
- Traction Equipment
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Education
- Family-Centered Care
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Care Planning
- BCLS-HCP
- CLHA Registration
- CLPNA Orthopedic Authorization
- Connect Care
- ASAP Environment
- Ambulatory Services
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Laboratory Services
