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Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician
@ Alberta Health Services
Red Deer, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a temporary part-time Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician for its Emergency Department at Red Deer Regional Hospital. The role applies, adjusts and removes casts, splints and traction equipment, and monitors and documents patient status, alongside general LPN care for a wide range of ER presentations. The posting states 0.77 FTE, evening and weekend rotating shifts of 11.25 hours, and a pay range of $42.91 to $56.52 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Apply, adjust and remove casts, splints and traction
- Observe, monitor and document patient condition changes
- Provide safe, quality, patient and family centred care
- Care for a wide range of emergency patient presentations
Requirements summary:
- LPN education and CLPNA registration with practice permit
- Orthopaedic technician program or Certified Ortho Tech
- Current BCLS-HCP
- 2-5 years recent Acute Med-Surg or Critical Care experience
- Strong communication and English language skills
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- 2026-11-03
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- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 27.8 |
| Schedule | evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | LPN registration, CLPNA practice permit, Certified Ortho Technician, BCLS-HCP |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Licensed Practical Nursing, Orthopaedic Technician |
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Alberta Health Services
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Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together.
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories 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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- 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
- 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
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- Alberta Health Services
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- Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Health Support and Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2,234 |
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Your Opportunity:
Come join the fast-paced team in the Emergency Department! We are the main referral center for Central Corridor. You will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of emergency medicine. You have 2-5 years of recent Acute Med-Surg or Critical Care experience, and you will have an opportunity to use your skills and knowledge in this exciting environment. You will be offered a supportive environment to grow your skills as an Emergency Department LPN - Orthopaedic Tech.
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 organization's shared vision and values.
- Classification: LPN - Orthopaedic Tech
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Emergency
- Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.77
- Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 22-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 14-NOV-2027
- Hours per Shift: 11.25
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 32
- Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $42.91
- Maximum Salary: $56.52
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Must be currently registered with CLPNA with a CLPNA recognized orthopedic training program or must be a currently Certified Ortho Technician. 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:Experience as an Orthopaedic Technician/Licensed Practical Nurse in an Emergency Department within the last 2 years. ACLS, Lead II, TNCC, ENPC, PALS, EPIC ENPEP. Ability to contribute as a team member, learn within a dynamic environment, and adapt/cope with change. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate preferred.
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