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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: Sturgeon Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 48 Shift Pattern: Days, 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:
Experience as an Orthopaedic Technician/Licensed Practical Nurse in an Emergency Department within the last 2 years. Ability to fulfill the role of LPN in the ER, which includes caring for a wide range of patient presentations separate from Orthopaedic concerns. Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential. Basic computer skills, familiarity with Connect Care, Netcare and PYXIS. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good command of the English language. Ability to work as part of a team and with minimal supervision. Physical capability of performing all aspects of the role (bending, crouching, kneeling, overhead lifting, and mobilization of bariatric patients). Up to date N95 Mask Fitting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Acute care experience. Connect Care training.
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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 conditions while providing safe, high-quality emergency care.
Requirements
Requires an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program, eligibility for Alberta LPN registration and a practice permit, an accredited Orthopaedic Technician program, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Applicants need recent Emergency Department experience as an Orthopaedic Technician/LPN, relevant computer and communication skills, N95 mask fitting, and the ability to manage varied ER care and physical demands.
Skills
- Orthopaedic Casting and Splinting
- Traction Equipment Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Documentation
- Emergency Nursing
- Prioritization
- Computer Skills
- Connect Care
- Netcare
- PYXIS
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork
- Independent Practice
- Patient and Family-Centred Care
- Physical Stamina
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Orthopaedic Technician
- Emergency Department
- Orthopaedic Care
- Casting
- Splinting
- Traction Equipment
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Documentation
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- CLHA Registration
- Connect Care
- Netcare
- PYXIS
- N95 Mask Fitting
- Acute Care
- Patient and Family-Centred Care
- Prioritization
- Teamwork
- Communication
