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The Orthopaedic Technician applies, adjusts, and removes casts and splints while monitoring patients' physical and emotional states. They provide high-quality, family-centered care within the Emergency Department, balancing orthopaedic duties with general LPN responsibilities.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with a specialty Orthopaedic Technician certification and current BCLS-HCP certification. Experience as an LPN/Ortho Tech in an Emergency Department within the last two years is required.
Working hours
6 hours per week
Skills
- Cast Application
- Splinting
- Traction Equipment
- Patient Monitoring
- Emergency Care
- Connect Care
- Netcare
- PYXIS
- BCLS-HCP
- Interpersonal Communication
- Clinical Documentation
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- LPN
- Orthopaedic Technician
- Emergency Department
- Casts
- Splints
- Traction
- BCLS-HCP
- Connect Care
- Netcare
- PYXIS
- CLHA
- Acute Care
- Patient Care
- N95 Mask Fitting
- Healthcare
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
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: Sturgeon Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 04-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 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.
