Sterilisation Technician
Royal North Shore Hospital Sterilising Services is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic person to join our team of dedicated technicians to provide high quality service throughout the facility. Full on job training will be provided to the successful applicant.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician (Grade 1)
Remuneration: $1,186.11 - $1,264.06 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ559204
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Sterilising Services
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the position is to provide sterile and thermally disinfected medical and surgical equipment to all areas for use in patient care in accordance with current Australian Standards and policies and procedures developed by SSD Management.
To work in all areas of the Sterilising Services to maintain the high standards in all processes involved with sterilisation and other procedures performed within the unit as well as acknowledging the services contribution to patient care. The reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD’s) used in Health Services Organisations, (HSO’s) adhering to AS/NZS 4187-2014.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Working towards or willing to undertake an accredited Sterilisation Certificate within 2 years.
- Good communication skills in English both written and oral including the ability to listen to and undertake direction.
- Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines and strict time frames in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to communicate well and function harmoniously within a multicultural team environment.
- Understand WHS & Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement principles.
- Ability to meet all physical requirements as described in the position description.
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For role related queries or questions contact Georgina Rees on Georgina.Rees@health.nsw.gov.au or PREFERRABLY 02 9463 1499
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Applications Close: 18 March 2025
