Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician
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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 while working to your full LPN scope of practice. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.
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 Department
Primary Location: Northeast Community Health Ctr
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.87
Posting End Date: 23-JUL-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 02-AUG-2026
Temporary End Date: 31-JUL-2027
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 52
Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $42.91
Maximum Salary: $56.52
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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).
Minimum 6 months of experience as an orthopedic technician. Connect Care Training. As required.
Previous experience in an Emergency Department. Previous experience in an Acute Care, Cast clinic, Med/Surg or ICU department.
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