Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician - Emergency This opportunity is for the Strathcona Community Hospital, Emergency Department. The facility offers a 24/7 Emergency Department along with a variety of Ambulatory, Laboratory, and Diagnostic Imaging services. An LPN/Orthopedic Technician delivers high quality nursing care to patients across the lifespan within the Emergency Department.

Responsibilities include assessment and care of patients with orthopedic emergencies including cast duties and traction, as well as teaching regarding casts and orthopedic appliances, and all other general duties of an LPN practicing to full scope in an emergency department. Successful candidates for this position will be responsible for a multi patient assignment where they will work independently and with an interdisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care. 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 organization's shared vision and values.

Classification: LPN - Orthopaedic Tech Unit and Program: Emergency Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Regular Part Time Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 17 Days Off: As Per Rotation Classification:



LPN - Orthopaedic Tech Unit and Program: Emergency Strathcona Community Hospital Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Regular Part Time Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 17 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation 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). Successful completion and certification of a recognized Orthopedic Technician program, with specific authorization from CLPNA to practice in orthopedics. Minimum of two years recent experience working in an emergency department.

Preference will be given to those applicants with previous Connect Care training in an ASAP setting. Proven ability to work within a team environment and effectively contribute to patient planning processes. A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work.

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📌 Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician - Emergency (Sherwood Park)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Sherwood Park