CSSD Educator

Flinders Private Hospital  -  CSSD Educator

Flinders Private Hospital are seeking to recruit experienced instrument technicians for our busy and dynamic CSSD. If you are highly skilled and experienced in CSSD and looking to work in a dynamic team environment, apply now.

About the role

•  Maintain high standards of practice in CSSD

•  Identify, assess and implement measures to manage risks

• Adhere to ACHA and site policies and procedures, work in close relationship with theatre nurses to achieve best practice and continuous quality improvement

•  Management of Infection Control and WHS issues pertaining to the unit to ensure patient safety, a safe work environment and safe practice for all staff

•  Ensure equipment and consumables are functional, serviced and available

• Assist with ensuring all staff are up to standards including the ongoing education and continuous improvement of staff in CSSD

ACHA Health offers

• Increased take-home pay with access to salary sacrifice, enabling you to pay less tax on your income

• Friendly, inclusive workplace culture and supportive management team

• Ongoing training & professional development opportunities, access to paid study leave

•  Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance by negotiation

• Employee benefits including – discounted gym memberships, private health insurance and access to free Employee Assistance Program.  As well as employee counselling, you also have access to full services, including but not limited to, nutrition and lifestyle, financial coaching and family counselling

• A supportive team environment, working alongside passionate & dedicated professionals

• A valued member of a cohesive private hospital community

• A passion for excellence - be part of delivering a private experience for patients, doctors and staff

• You can expect integrity, transparency, accountability, loyalty and respect in relationships

 Essential criteria

• Certificate III Sterilisation

• Currently have or working towards Cert IV

• Minimum of 5-years experience in CSSD

• Effective leadership and management skills appropriate to this role

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

• Computer skills (word, excel, email) and accurate documentation

• Problem solving, critical thinking and logical reasoning abilities

• Advanced knowledge in the AS5369 standard GENCA and current ACORN standards

• Skills in (re-)processing instruments and endoscopes

  About us:

Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated, known as ACHA Health, is one of the largest private not-for-profit hospital groups in South Australia. ACHA Health comprises Ashford Hospital, Flinders Private Hospital and The Memorial Hospital.

Flinders Private Hospital offers a range of specialties including cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, ENT surgery, general medicine, general surgery, gynaecology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, plastic & reconstructive surgery, oncology and urology. Flinders Private Hospital has 9 operating theatres, a procedure room, 3 angiography labs, an infusion suite, a 24/7 cardiac emergency centre and a 10 bed level 3 critical care unit.

If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the "Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance (ACHA) & Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) South Australian Branch – Nurses' & Midwives – Enterprise Agreement 'Agreement' or 'Enterprise Agreement')" (salaries range between $38.79 -$53.04 per hour).

To Apply

We look forward to receiving your application.  Please click on the 'Apply' button to access our online application form.  You will need an up to date resume and a cover letter to complete your application. 

Applications Close: COB Friday 26 September 2025

Enquiries only:   Effie Facciol, Acting CSSD Manager, Flinders Private Hospital, E