Licensed practical nurse - orthopaedic technician

Job summary

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. As an Orthopaedic Technician (Ortho Tech), you will apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints and traction equipment utiliz…

Job details

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. 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. 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). 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). 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.

Listed skills

• Health · Preferred
• as part of a team · Preferred
• Basic Computer · Preferred
• basic computer skills · Preferred
• caring · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• English · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred

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