Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician
- AB, Canada
- Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada
Part-time
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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 organization's shared vision and values.
Classification: LPN - Orthopaedic Tech Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Emergency Primary Location: Northeast Community Health Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.53 Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 32 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:
Minimum 6 months of experience as an orthopedic technician. Connect Care training.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in an Emergency Department. Previous experience in an Acute Care, Cast clinic, Med/Surg or ICU department.
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 organization's shared vision and values.
Classification: LPN - Orthopaedic Tech Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Emergency Primary Location: Northeast Community Health Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.53 Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 32 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:
Minimum 6 months of experience as an orthopedic technician. Connect Care training.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in an Emergency Department. Previous experience in an Acute Care, Cast clinic, Med/Surg or ICU department.
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Responsibilities
Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints, and traction equipment for orthopaedic patients. Monitor and document changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional states while providing safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program and an accredited Orthopaedic Technician specialty program, along with active or eligible Alberta LPN registration and a practice permit. Applicants must have current BCLS-HCP, Connect Care training, and at least six months of orthopaedic technician experience; emergency department or other acute-care experience is preferred.
Skills
- Cast Application and Removal
- Splint Application and Removal
- Traction Equipment Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Clinical Observation
- Patient Documentation
- Orthopaedic Care
- Patient-Centred Care
- Family-Centred Care
- Safe and Effective Care
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Orthopaedic Technician
- Orthopaedic Care
- Emergency Department
- Cast Application
- Splint Application
- Traction Equipment
- Patient Monitoring
- Clinical Observation
- Patient Documentation
- Patient-Centred Care
- Family-Centred Care
- BCLS-HCP
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Connect Care
- Acute Care
- Cast Clinic
- Medical-Surgical
- Intensive Care Unit
- CLHA Registration