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The Orthopaedic Technician will apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints, and traction equipment while monitoring the physical and emotional state of patients. They are responsible for providing safe, high-quality, patient-centered care within a busy emergency department setting.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program and an accredited specialty Orthopaedic Technician program. Active registration with the CLHA and current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS-HCP) certification are required.
Working hours
34 hours per week
Skills
- Orthopaedic Technician
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Cast Application
- Splint Application
- Traction Equipment
- Patient Monitoring
- Emergency Care
- Trauma Care
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessment
- Orthopaedic Care
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Orthopaedic Technician
- Emergency Department
- Trauma Center
- Cast
- Splint
- Traction
- BCLS-HCP
- CLHA
- Patient Care
- Clinical Practice
- Acute Care
- Orthopaedics
- Healthcare
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) is one of two Tertiary Trauma Centers in the City of Edmonton and one of the busiest Emergency Departments in Canada. Centrally located in Edmonton’s downtown core, the RAH serves a diverse community, including some of our province’s most vulnerable and marginalized population. The RAH Emergency department cares for patients with major trauma, cardiac events, injuries, and general medical problems. Our staff are dedicated to improving patient and provider experience through The Royal Alex Way. We are motivated and strive towards excellence; embracing our inner city pride. The Emergency Department at RAH is a highly acute and challenging setting for nursing practice. Our patients encompass a diverse socio-economic spectrum and multi-cultural backgrounds. We are looking for an experienced, passion-driven Orthopaedic Technician Certified that has experience working with similar populations.
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: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.72 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 43 Shift Pattern: Evenings, 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:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
