Your Opportunity: This is a shared position between the Operating Room and Minor Surgery Clinic. The employee will be responsible for providing perioperative patient care in an ambulatory setting, in accordance with CLPNA, Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) and CSA Standards of Practice. The Licensed Practical Nurse - Operating Room Technician (LPN/ORT) will demonstrate competence in delivering safe, effective, and efficient care as an integral part of their surgical team. The LPN/ORT is responsible for providing secure care throughout the patient's stay in the Surgical Suite and Minor Surgery Clinic. The LPN/ORT promotes the professional role and evaluates own professional education and clinical practice standards. The scope of practice is a continuum ranging from basic to advanced clinical nursing activities. The LPN/ORT will practice using evidence-based measures and outcomes. The LPN/ORT is a patient advocate and provides a link between the units and the Surgical Suites and Minor Surgery Clinic.

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, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. 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: Classification:

LPN - Operating Room Tech

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

Surgical Suites

Primary Location:

Peter Lougheed Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:





17-AUG-2026

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

14-SEP-2026

Temporary End Date:

15-MAR-2027

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

8

Shifts per cycle:

40

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$34.76

Maximum Salary:

$45.56

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).

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Successful completion of a Perioperative Course within the previous 5 years.

5 years direct OR experience without the Perioperative Course.

Registered with CLPNA with Advanced Perioperative Nursing.

Extent and type of past operating room experience may be considered if beyond five years.

Ability to perform consistently in a highly organized, rapid moving, complex environment.

Ability to collaborate within the expectations of a highly complex integrated team.

Repeated contact with radiographic procedures and ability to wear lead apron protection for an extended period.

Demonstrates advanced problem-solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgement.

Demonstrates communication skills promoting respect and team spirit.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 2 years of previous experience in an inpatient surgical unit.

Experience in an operating room setting.

Job Shadow in the Operating Room.

Completion of Connect Care Training an asset.

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📌 Licensed Practical Nurse - Operating Room Technician (Winnipeg)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Winnipeg