Orthopaedic Technician - Emergency

Your Opportunity:

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since 1988, the Grey Nuns Community Hospital has supported southeast Edmonton and the surrounding area with compassionate, full-service care that meets a wide range of health needs. The hospital is conveniently located near transit, parks and shops in the heart of the Mill Woods neighbourhood. If you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy helping people in urgent situations, you will find purpose here. Our team provides specialized emergency and urgent care, working together to support each patient’s well-being. We are looking for people who can think critically, manage multiple priorities and work well with others. Your care makes a real difference in supporting a holistic approach, creating a positive experience for patients and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!

Description:

Description: The Registered Orthopedic Technician utilizes expert comprehensive skills to assess, plan and coordinate the evaluation of the patient using nursing knowledge and application and removal of casts, splints and traction apparatus. The incumbent will provide quality patient care through implementation, coordination, consultation, education and liaising with the interdisciplinary team. The Registered Orthopedic Technician acts as a resource to other health care professionals. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.

• Classification:
Orthopaedic Technician
• Union:
COV AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program:
Emergency
• Primary Location:
Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
0.80
• Posting End Date:
09-NOV-2026
• Employee Class:
Regular Part Time
• Date Available:
01-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
12
• Shifts per cycle:
48
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$42.91
• Maximum Salary:
$56.52
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) prior to commencing employment. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Completion of an accredited specialty Orthopedic Technician program. 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. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier under LOU #20 if a regular employee of the same classification who holds a regular position within this unit expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. If no such employee from this unit expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 11: Appointments & Transfers. Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.

Previous experience in an emergency department. Previous Orthopedic Technician experience. Previous experience in an Acute Care, Cast Clinic, Med/Surg. Preference will be given to those with one or more of the following certifications: ACLS, TNCC, ENPC, PALS, and EPIC. Experience and ability to work with cardiac monitors preferred. Dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation of ECG’s preferred. Experience with Connect Care EHR an asset.