CSSD Manager

Join our passionate operational leadership team at John Flynn Private Hospital and ensure the effective delivery of care to our patients!

Permanent Full-time Opportunity.

The Opportunity 

An exciting opportunity exists for a hardworking, highly motivated sterilising technician or perioperative nurse looking to step into a management role as the CSSD Manager.

John Flynn Private Hospital has 12 operating theatres, 3 day surgery theatre and procedure rooms and 2 cardiac catheter labs. CSSD services all of the perioperative areas as well as providing some ward based needs and sterilising services to external medical suites on site.

Key Accountabilities

Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Clinical Services – Perioperative, you will:

• Work alongside the perioperative management team and executives to provide and efficient service within the department and greater hospital
• Ensure the smooth running of the operating lists
• Ensure high standards are maintained whilst adhering to all required legislation and guidelines
• Demonstrate your in-depth knowledge of the AS/NZS 4187 and how these regulations impact the sterilisation process and procedures

This is a great opportunity to be an important and key part in our perioperative team!

Key Skills and Experience

• An experienced sterilising technician with a certificate III in sterilisation services OR an experienced nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Previous perioperative experience is preferred, though not essential
• Excellent time management and organization skills with attention to detail
• Strong, collaborative interpersonal communication skills with well-developed verbal and written skills
• Ability to work in a busy environment and lead a team through changing priorities and work demands
• Demonstrated ability to nurture and develop team members with a focus on education, training and skill based learning
• Ability to effectively plan and manage the department with a key focus on financial, human and capital resources
• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Approachable and friendly attitude
• IT Skills including the use of computerized reporting systems
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant infection control standards and sterilisation guidelines including AS/NZS 4187

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more. 

*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.

The Hospital

John Flynn Private Hospital is a 354 bed, acute care hospital located at Tugun, which is on the southern end of the Gold Coast, within 5 minutes from the Gold Coast Airport. The hospital provides services to the population of the Gold Coast and the Tweed Coast extending into the NSW Northern Rivers area.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Georgia Archer via *******@ramsayhealth.com.au

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com