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, 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:

Sturgeon Community Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.75

Posting End Date:

02-OCT-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temporary Part Time

Date Available:

12-OCT-2025

Temporary End Date:

28-FEB-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

45

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Nights, 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:

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).

Preferred Qualifications:

Acute care experience. Connect Care training.