Operating Room Technician
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- Nursing
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- COV00050692 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Are you a keen and enthusiastic LPN that loves to learn? Have you ever been intrigued by the inner workings of the Operating Room? Do you love working in a team environment? Well we have the perfect training opportunity for you. We are looking for a bright and talented LPN to take the perioperative course and become part of our amazing team at the GNCH. This six month paid and sponsored, training course through Grant MacEwan; consists of 3 theory courses that are completed over three months (online), an 8 day lab followed by a 380 hour clinical competency portion held at the GNCH. A one year return of service is required. The successful incumbent will learn and grow to become be an integral member of the patient care team functioning in the scrub and circulating roles. The LPN/ORT works to their full scope of practice contributing to the assessment, planning, and implementation of patient care in the surgical setting; in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team. We offer a friendly inclusive working environment and host a variety of services consisting of: General Surgery, and Gynecology, Vascular, Plastics, ENT and Orthopedics. If this sounds exciting to you please submit your resume for consideration. Please note this position is a training position only; meant for LPN’s who do not have a perioperative course. Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.
Description:
Description: The Licensed Practical Nurse - Operating Room Technician (LPN-ORT) works as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care and support to patients/residents and families. The LPN-ORT works to the full scope of practice in providing safe, quality care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Operating Room Technician
- Union: COV AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Operative Services
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 09-JUN-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 30-JUN-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 60
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $28.93
- Maximum Salary: $37.90
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Must be able to lift 25lbs and have the physical ability to push, pull, bend, and stand for prolonged periods of time (in excess of 30 minutes). Excellent interpersonal/communication skills both spoken and written. Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills. Excellent assessment and organizational skills. Ability to collaborate within the expectations of an integrated team.
Preferred Qualifications:Two recent years acute care nursing experience.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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