Casual Sterilisation Technician

**_J_**_oin our team at Cessnock Hospital and turn your workday into a rewarding journey through one of the most beautiful and vibrant regions._**

**Employment Type**: Casual
**Position Classification**: Sterilisation Technician Grade 2
**Remuneration**: $32.87 - $34.33 Per Hour + Allowances + 11.5% Super
**Requisition ID**: REQ532787

**Applications Close: Sunday, 17th November 2024**

**Sterilisation Technician**
**Cessnock District Hospital**

**If this sounds like you, we would LOVE to see you apply**
- Experience in sterilisation technology and endoscopy reprocessing (preferred but not required)
- A hardworking and enthusiastic individual who can remain resilient in challenging situations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive and effective working relationships, with the ability to adapt to various tasks and environments.

**Benefits**:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) At hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer;
- Join a supportive and collaborative close knit team
- Upcoming new state of the art facility
- Enjoy work life balance in this flexible role Further education opportunities
- **About the role**:

- Within the role you responsibilities will include ensuring the safety and efficacy of medical procedures by carefully preparing, sterilising, and storing reusable medical and surgical instruments and equipment. This key role is crucial in preventing infection transmission, thereby protecting both patients and healthcare professionals.

As part of a large team, Sterilisation Technicians work under routine supervision, following strict protocols and standards to maintain the integrity and sterility of instruments. Their responsibilities include not only the sterilisation process but also the thermal disinfection of equipment, ensuring thorough cleanliness and compliance with regulatory standards. With meticulous attention to detail and a dedication to quality, Sterilisation Technicians are vital in maintaining high healthcare standards and enhancing patient safety.

Hunter New England Local Health District is committed to fostering professional development by offering ongoing training and support. Team members benefit from continuous peer support and guidance from the management team, creating a collaborative environment that promotes professional growth. This dedication to nurturing talent ensures that staff are well-equipped with the latest knowledge and resources to provide exceptional healthcare services to the community.

**Where you'll be working**:
Cessnock District Hospital, a 64-bed facility serving the growing local population with emergency, surgical, and general medical care, is seeking a dedicated and proactive Sterilisation Technician to join their Theatre Department. Situated just a short drive from the Hunter Valley vineyards and serving as the administrative hub of the City of Cessnock Local Government Area, Cessnock offers a vibrant community surrounded by picturesque countryside, with affordable dining and accommodation options. This role presents a unique opportunity to work within the largest local health district in NSW, which provides services to over 900,000 residents across the Hunter, New England, and Lower Mid North Coast regions.

**Requirements and Additional information**:

- Sterilisation Technology Certificate II or III in health service assistance (sterilisation services) or equivalent qualification and relevant experience in sterilisation services department within a healthcare facility
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

**Need more information?**
- Click here for the Position Description

**Information for Applicants**:
**This is a Category A position**. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with **NSW Health policy directive **PD202**4_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious** Diseases** for Category A positions prior to offer. **All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

**To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold **an appropriate visa** that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.**

**_ HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of _**_benefits _**_such as _**_allocated_**_ days off (ADO)_**_ for full time employees_**_, _**_long service leave, paid _**_maternity leave_**_, and _**_salary packaging_**_ options_**_ including meal expenses._**

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