Job Description

Your Opportunity:The Rockyview General Hospital Emergency Department Orthopedic Tech (RGH ED Ortho Tech) demonstrates excellence with interpersonal communication skills as well as with written documentation. They are reliable, motivated, self-directed, and able to work in a stressful, dynamic environment. The RGH ED Ortho Tech possesses knowledge unique to the orthopedic patient, and performs a variety of highly specialized skills with supervision for this population, and practices as a full scope LPN within the boundaries of the Emergency Department expectations. They demonstrate strong assessment skills, is able to critically think through a situation and prioritizes care based on these factors. The RGH ED Ortho Tech practices within the Patient and Family Centered Care model; is sensitive to the needs of patients and families.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, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Classification: Orthopaedic Tech Certified
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: RGH Emergency Department
• Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 03-JUN-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 17-JUN-2024
• Temporary End Date: 29-SEP-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 48
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $35.70
• Maximum Salary: $47.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Completion of an accredited specialty Orthopaedic Technician program. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum one year full-time equivalent scope LPN experience in required. Registered Orthopedic Technologist certification required. Preferred Qualifications:Current Calgary Zone Emergency ROT position preferred, other Emergency/UC nursing experience will be considered.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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