Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician

Résumé du poste

The Orthopaedic Technician is responsible for applying, adjusting, and removing casts, splints, and traction equipment for orthopaedic patients. They must monitor and document changes in the patient's physical and emotional state while providing high-quality, family-centered care.

Détails du poste

Your Opportunity: 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: Emergency Department Primary Location: Northeast Community Health Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.87 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 08-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-JUL-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 52 Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends 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: Minimum 6 months of experience as an orthopedic technician. Connect Care Training. As required. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in an Emergency Department. Previous experience in an Acute Care, Cast clinic, Med/Surg or ICU department.

Ce que vous ferez

The Orthopaedic Technician is responsible for applying, adjusting, and removing casts, splints, and traction equipment for orthopaedic patients. They must monitor and document changes in the patient's physical and emotional state while providing high-quality, family-centered care.

Exigences

Candidates must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with a specialty Orthopaedic Technician certification and current BCLS-HCP certification. A minimum of 6 months of experience as an orthopaedic technician and Connect Care training are required.

Compétences indiquées

• Soins cliniques · Souhaitée
• Training · Souhaitée
• Health · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Cast Application
• Splinting
• Traction Equipment Management
• Patient Monitoring
• Orthopaedic Care
• Patient Documentation
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Connect Care

Domaines d’emploi

• Healthcare