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Form of work- Excellent benefits including salary packaging
- Pro-active & supportive leadership
- Fixed term until January 2025
The Perioperative Unit, situated at the Sale Campus, consists of two Operating Rooms, one Endoscopy room, a Day Procedure Unit, and the Central Sterilising Supply Department. It hosts a range of surgical procedures including General Surgery and various specialties like Orthopaedics, Urology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Gynaecology, and Obstetrics, all conducted at CGHS.
About the Role
- Clean, sterilise, inspect and package surgical instruments
- Provide timely sterile products, trays and equipment where applicable
- Ensure all sterilising standards and infection control measures are adhered to
- Support the perioperative manager and other team members in managing resources
- Manage documentation
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and excellence across all areas of the hospital
- You will ensure consistency and maintaining the highest of operational standards of the sterilisation department
About You
To succeed in the role, you will need a minimum Certificate III or IV in Sterilising Services
- Prior experience working in a sterilising unit, minimum one year
- Knowledge of AS 5369:2023 (previously AS4187) standards and infection control guidelines is essential
- Proven experience in ophthalmology, dental, plastics, orthopaedics and general surgery instrumentation
- Knowledge of sterilisation procedures and practices
- Demonstrated passion for patients and healthcare
You will demonstrate a customer service focus in both internal and external environments.
With outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities, your positive demeanor will facilitate effective collaboration with our team and autonomous work when necessary. Your exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail will further enhance your performance
Benefits
- Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff Car Park
- Culture of continuous improvement
Application
- Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application
- Statement addressing Mandatory Job Requirements as outlined in the position description including qualifications and experience
- For full application details and a copy of the position description, please refer to our website https://centralgippslandhealth.mercury.com.au/SearchResults.aspx
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.
At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities, with inclusion being essential to our mission and reflective of the community we serve.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
