CSSD Manager

Welcome to St John of God Health CareSt John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.St John of God Bendigo Hospital is a private hospital located in Central Victoria. We provide services to a regional population of more than 300,000 people. Bendigo is a large Regional City offering a relaxed lifestyle, great schools, shopping, galleries, cafes, restaurants, cultural, sporting and education precincts. Our Region is a mecca for those wanting to experience great food and wine and the great outdoors with a plethora of walking trails, parks and waterways to explore and enjoy. Bendigo is located just 90 minutes from the Melbourne CBD making it a great place to live and work.Your role at St John of God Bendigo HospitalTo provide leadership and direction for the overall coordination and management of the CSSD Department, with the objective of achieving best practice outcomes from both a customer and business perspective whilst supporting and promoting the Mission and Values of SJGHC. This will be achieved through visible, effective leadership of the service, the formation and development of caregivers, the prudent use of resources and the building of effective relationships particularly with key stakeholders. The PositionMaintains responsibility for the standards and quality of practice within the Department.Ensures all activities of the department comply with relevant Australian Standards and recommendations of professional bodies as appropriate.Identifies strategies to improve efficiency and the quality of service.Develops and maintains excellent standards of care including ongoing evaluation and promotion of quality improvement initiatives.Fosters a clinical team culture of interdisciplinary collaboration leading to improved service deliveries.Manages departmental budget within established parameters and provides reports as required on budget results and variances, and makes recommendations for corrective action.Provide leadership, through effective personal, professional communication, and interpersonal capabilities andChange management as well as team and strategic capabilities - as outlined in the SJGHC Leadership Profile.Establish and build mutually beneficial relationships to enhance patient care and business outcomesRecommends and implements new initiatives that will support business development hospital wide.In consultation with the Manager of Perioperative Services develops and implements a recruitment, retention and succession plan to achieve skill mix profile and budgeted FTE.You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse or have an approved certificate in Sterilisation Technology, with well-developed leadership and communication skills, including negotiation and mediation, conflict resolution and problem solving with CSSD or a similar role, and have an understanding and commitment to quality improvement and the ACHS Equip process. To succeed you will have knowledge of contemporary computer information systems, legislative obligations for Equal Employment Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety Health and how these impact on employment and service delivery, and current sterilisation technology, relevant Australian Standards and Infection Control Principles; you will also possess a high level of analytical and report writing skillsAbove all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer youHighly Competitive Remuneration packageA Full Time position, working 76 hours a fortnight.Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasingwork related expensesself-education andadditional superannuationA welcoming and supportive cultureDynamic multidisciplinary teamDiscounts on hospital services and health insuranceAdditional professional developmentAll applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements For enquiries contact Kayla Simmins, Manager Perioperative Services, on (03) 5434 3457 Applications close February 27th