Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Description:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Classification:

OR Technician

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

Operating Room

Primary Location:

Sturgeon Community Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.80

Posting End Date:

11-AUG-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

21-AUG-2025

Temporary End Date:

30-AUG-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

48

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$28.93

Maximum Salary:

$37.90

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Previous operating room experience including scrub and circulating functions in a Surgical Suite setting is required. Peri-operative course is required or a minimum of 2 years current experience in the scrub/circulatory role within a Surgical Suite. Current experience is defined as working in a OR setting within the past 2 years. The ability to cope and effectively perform in stressful and/or emergency situations is essential. The incumbent must possess leadership and decision-making ability and be able to exercise sound judgement and use initiative. Good interpersonal and public relations skills as well as good communication skills, oral and written are essential. Good organization and coordination skills required. The position is very physically demanding. Must be able to lift, pull, and push more than 25 lbs. There is a lot of above shoulder requirement for prepping and positioning of patients.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent peri-operative nursing experience with General Surgery. Orthopedics and OB /GYN is an asset.