Sterilisation Technician Grade 1 - Permanent Full Time - The Sutherland Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 1
Remuneration: $59,796.42 - $63,725.98 per annum plus Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ471405An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!The Sutherland Hospital is now recruiting to the Central Sterilising Services Department.The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.Now is an exciting time to join The Sutherland Hospital, with our $81.5 million expansion nearing completion. The Sutherland Hospital is a 375-bed, major metropolitan hospital and an associated teaching hospital of the University of NSW.Your new role:The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
To provide services in the Central Sterilisation Services Department within Sutherland Hospital, with responsibilities for handling, cleaning, disinfecting, sterilisation, and circulation of Reusable Medical Devices throughout the Sutherland Hospital.
To provide appropriate reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices utilised in the Central Sterilisation Services Department in accordance with relevant National and International Standards and Departmental Policies and Procedures.Our Hospital and Community:Established in 1958, The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and community services to around 226,000 residents of the Sutherland Shire, colloquially known as ‘The Shire’. Part of the (SESLHD) and located in Caringbah, the hospital campus is close to some of Sydney’s great beaches, restaurants, bars and cafes at Cronulla and is close to the beautiful Royal National Park. At Miranda, just a short walk away from the hospital, there is a Westfield Shopping Centre and cinema complex.The ideal candidate will have: * Capable of prioritising work within established routines and procedures and responsible for work performed with a medium level of accountability or discretion.

• Work under limited supervision, either individually or in a small team.
• Possess sound communication skills.
• Motivated to work independently to meet deadlines and maintain standards according to HSO's Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task with well-developed organisational skills.

The Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)

- Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.All workers and new recruits are required to receive 2 doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine to commence employment/ engagement or continue to work within a NSW Health service.A worker and new recruit will be considered compliant if they have a medical contraindication to all available Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccines and provide medical contraindication evidence in line with the policy requirements.In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza or COVID-19 vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position.SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to:Need more information?1) Click here for the and
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For role related queries or questions contact Cynthia Jedrzejczyk on cynthia.shaw@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 31 March 2024