Licensed Practical Nurse - Operating Room Technician
Your Opportunity:
Nestled in Alberta's beautiful Big Lakes County, the Town of High Prairie offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and quality of life. Known as the "Gateway to the Mighty Peace," this welcoming community is surrounded by stunning lakes, forests, and endless outdoor recreation. Whether you're passionate about fishing, hiking, camping, boating, or simply enjoying wide-open spaces, you'll find plenty to explore year-round. High Prairie is a vibrant and family-friendly community with access to public and Catholic K-12 schools, post-secondary programs through Northern Lakes College, and a variety of arts, cultural, and community events. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, short commutes, and a pace of life that allows for a true work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, Alberta Health Services currently offers a Remote Retention Allowance of up to $3,000 annually. This non-pensionable allowance is paid on an hourly basis for all hours worked at the basic rate of pay. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your contributions matter, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to experience the best of rural Alberta, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover what High Prairie has to offer!
Description:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. 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 - Operating Room Tech
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Combined Surgical Services/Operating Room; Acute Care & Emergency Department
- Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.63
- Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 26-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 38
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $34.76
- Maximum Salary: $45.56
- 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). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Perioperative Nursing Certification course is required. Advanced Practice Perioperative authorization with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). A minimum of two (2) year of experience within the last five (5) years in the operating room and/or post-anesthesia recovery room. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Membership with Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC).
Preferred Qualifications:As Required.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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