Licensed Practical Nurse - Operating Room Technician

Your Opportunity:

Cold Lake Healthcare Centre is seeking an Operating Room (OR) Nurse for its busy multiple surgical theatres, performing various surgeries such as general, orthopedic, gynecological, dental, ear nose and throat as well as cross training to other departments. The OR Nurse serves as a patient advocate, linking patient care units with the Operating Room, and plays a key role in perioperative care, including scrub, circulating, and post-anesthetic recovery. This role adheres to governing standards while ensuring safe, effective, and efficient patient care. The OR Nurse must thrive in a fast-paced, highly integrated surgical team, demonstrating advanced critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills. The role is physically demanding, requires strong organization, coordination, and adaptability are essential. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, promoting professional standards, and integrating evidence-based practices for optimal surgical outcomes. Cold Lake, a small city in northeastern Alberta, it is situated on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 and the Métis and is home to one of Canada’s largest military bases. It offers an excellent quality of life, blending natural beauty with modern amenities. Residents enjoy access to various schools and Portage College campus, and a variety of interest groups, including arts, culture, sports, volunteering, and social clubs. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Cold Lake and Meadow Lake provincial parks or hike the Iron Horse Trail. Beyond its scenic landscapes, Cold Lake provides a welcoming environment with shops, restaurants, and community events, making it an ideal place to live, work, and play.

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 shared vision and values of the organization.

• Classification: LPN - Operating Room Tech
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Operating Room
• Primary Location: Cold Lake Hlthcare/Mental Hlth
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 17-JUL-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 27-JUL-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $34.76
• Maximum Salary: $45.56
• 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). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum of one (1) year within the last three (3) years in an operating room, acute care (medicine or surgical unit), or critical care (emergency or intensive care) setting. Completion of the perioperative nursing course is required. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness if you meet other eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years in an OR suite, day surgery unit and post-anesthesia recovery room. Post-Anesthesia Care Nursing Course. Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) member. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.