Job Description

Your Opportunity:As an Orthopaedic Technician (Ortho Tech), you will work to your full LPN scope of practice.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: Emergency
• Primary Location: Northeast Community Health Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 10-JUN-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 20-JUN-2024
• Temporary End Date: 12-JAN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• 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 6 months of experience as an orthopedic technician. Connect Care Training. Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience in an Emergency Department. Previous experience in an Acute Care, Cast clinic, Med/Surg or ICU department.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.

Alberta Health Services