Cssd Supervisor

**_Become a valued member of our close knit CSSD team _**:

- **_Explore you Leadership skills and take the next step in your career in this Full-time position _**:

- **_Dynamic and rewarding role_**

We are seeking a full time highly energetic and enthusiastic experienced Sterilising Technician or current CSSD team leader / supervisor who has a passion for training & education and have the capacity to take on challenges, a good leader and a team player who can supervise a team of our new state of the art CSSD.

As the Supervisor, you will be supervising and coordinating the reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other requirements in all areas of CSSD aligned with the Operating Theatres and other clinical areas daily surgical requirements.

You will also assist to identify and oversee training and/or development requirements of staff members in coordination with the CSSD Manager.

The successful applicant must possess the qualities of being flexible, methodical, organized; as well as have a strong focus on planning, coordination and productivity relating to CSSD’s operational requirements in compliance with the new Australian / NZ Standards, Infection Control Policy, and other mandatory requirements.

**About us - Norwest Private Hospital**
Norwest Private Hospital is a leading high-level tertiary healthcare facility that specializes in acute surgical, medical and maternity services and is one of Sydney's leading private hospitals.

Located in the rapidly developing North West corridor in Sydney, Bella Vista and within the Western Sydney Local Health District including Blacktown, Mount Druitt and Blacktown public Hospitals. Norwest is operated by Healthscope, a leading provider of private healthcare in Australia.

The high acuity hospital has 277 acute medical, surgical and maternity beds, including a 19 bed ICU, 32 bed CCU, 19 theatres (Main theatres, Robotics Theatre, Cardiac/Vascular Hybrid and Cath Lab and Endoscopy theatres), Day Oncology and a 24/7 Emergency Department.

**You’ll work with the CSSD team in the following ways**:

- In partnership with CSSD Manager, Perioperative Team, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Infection Control Coordinator and Work Health & Safety Manager to deliver training and education programs including the multi-skilling of all CSSD staff.
- Contribute to the efficient, effective, and economic running of the department.
- Participate in working parties or committees (as required)
- Initiate, participate and undertake quality improvements within CSSD and Instrument Tracking System.
- Participate in all activities, processes and allocations in CSSD as required
- Super user for Instrument Tracking System
- CSSD Supervisory experience in a hospital setting
- Perform additional duties as determined by the CSSD manager

**Essential Criteria**:

- CSSD Supervisory experience in a hospital setting
- Certificate III Sterilisation Technology
- Sound knowledge of AS/NZS4187:2014
- Experience with electronic tracking systems
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to quality improvement

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Experience in workplace training & assessment
- Cert IV Training and Assessment or working towards same
- Experience in auditing

**Why Healthscope?**
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
- Discounted health insurance
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

**Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.**

**Applications close**: 11th March 2023