Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician
About the role
Your Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in the Orthopedic Clinic at the Sturgeon Community Hospital! The team is highly collaborative and supportive to ensure that all goals are met to ensure the best outcomes for our patients and families. As the successful candidate, you will bring with you strong technical skills and knowledge, knowledge of how to prepare and recover patients for procedures and ability to provide procedural sedation. You will also be able to start IV’s and provide patient education. You’ll also have the ability to adapt to multiple shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will also be able to communicate well with patients, ensuring understanding and being able to adjust your communication style to meet the needs of your audience. You will also be highly collaborative with your team in the collaborative care model but bring with you the ability to work independently as well. This position would fill shifts between Monday and Friday. This role provides a great opportunity to further develop your skills and technical knowledge in multiple areas and provides the opportunity to work closely with an interprofessional team, including interacting directly with anesthesiologists and physicians. In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period of time (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients. You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment.
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: Ambulatory Services - OPD Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 10-AUG-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 36 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $42.91 Maximum Salary: $56.52 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications
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).
Additional Required Qualifications
At least 6 months of previous experience in an Adult Orthopedic Ambulatory Clinic.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with direct IV push administration and administering and recovering from conscious sedation. Previous experience in Ambulatory Clinics and Endoscopy.
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About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician
About the role
Your Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in the Orthopedic Clinic at the Sturgeon Community Hospital! The team is highly collaborative and supportive to ensure that all goals are met to ensure the best outcomes for our patients and families. As the successful candidate, you will bring with you strong technical skills and knowledge, knowledge of how to prepare and recover patients for procedures and ability to provide procedural sedation. You will also be able to start IV’s and provide patient education. You’ll also have the ability to adapt to multiple shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will also be able to communicate well with patients, ensuring understanding and being able to adjust your communication style to meet the needs of your audience. You will also be highly collaborative with your team in the collaborative care model but bring with you the ability to work independently as well. This position would fill shifts between Monday and Friday. This role provides a great opportunity to further develop your skills and technical knowledge in multiple areas and provides the opportunity to work closely with an interprofessional team, including interacting directly with anesthesiologists and physicians. In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period of time (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients. You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment.
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: Ambulatory Services - OPD Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 10-AUG-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 36 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $42.91 Maximum Salary: $56.52 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications
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).
Additional Required Qualifications
At least 6 months of previous experience in an Adult Orthopedic Ambulatory Clinic.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with direct IV push administration and administering and recovering from conscious sedation. Previous experience in Ambulatory Clinics and Endoscopy.
Not the right fit? Search for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.