Sterile Sciences Coordinator

Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

St George's Hospital - Excellence in Innovation:

This is your opportunity to work at a hospital where cutting-edge technology meets clinical excellence, and every day offers the chance to make a real difference. Welcome to St George's Hospital in Christchurch, an Incorporated Society and registered Charity, operated by and for the people of Canterbury. We're home to 13 state-of-the-art operating theatres, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cancer Care Centre and Eye Care Centre. Our multidisciplinary teams perform a broad spectrum of procedures, from routine surgeries to highly specialised and complex cases, with dedicated ICU and HDU facilities ensuring the best care for our patients.

At St George's Hospital, we are on a mission to be a centre of excellence in healthcare within a culture of caring where patients choose to be treated and professionals aspire to work. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We promote equity, diversity, and inclusion of all communities we serve, and who are represented in our workforce.

Are you ready to be part of a passionate, innovative, and supportive team that is shaping the future of healthcare? Join us and take your career to the next level.

Are you ready to be part of a passionate, innovative, and supportive team that is shaping the future of healthcare? Join us and take your career to the next level.

We are committed to developing our fabulous team and offer a range of fantastic benefits and opportunities including:

• A nurturing and collaborative workplace where team members feel valued, connected, and empowered to grow both personally and professionally.
• Extensive robotic program - investment in latest technology
• Amazing opportunities for professional, personal, clinical and leadership development
• Very competitive remuneration packages
• St George's provides indemnity insurance for all colleagues
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Option of secure subsidised onsite parking
• Immediate Income Protection and Life Insurance
• A supportive and welcoming workplace that values your well-being - including a Christmas closure, so you can enjoy quality rest and time with your family and friends.

We have a great opportunity to join our friendly Sterile Sciences team in this full-time position. In this role you'll be one of two coordinators, with responsibility for team supervision and leadership, providing high quality sterilisation services for the hospital. This role includes a hands-on component within the sterilising unit. There is plenty of variety in the role and because of the increasing variety of surgeries we perform at St George's, there is plenty of scope for you to develop your expertise.

This is a full-time role. The successful applicant will need to be available for rostered shifts across the Sterile Sciences across operating hours of Monday to Friday 0600 to 2200. We endeavour to run a 4-week rotating roster to support your work life balance.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako Essential skills/experience for the role:

• A minimum of 5 years' Sterile Sciences experience
• Leadership experience within a Sterile Sciences environment with demonstrated leadership qualities
• Be a cooperative and supportive team player
• Hold the Certificate of Sterilizing Technology (level 4) or equivalent qualification recognized by the NZSSA
• Member of the NZSSA (Sterile Services Association of New Zealand)
• Proven commitment to Quality Assurance within the SSD service. Knowledge of AS: 5369:2023
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, email and the Internet.
• Technical knowledge to understand required parameters to operate and detect faults in all workplace equipment
• Be able to work flexible hours over a four-week roster
• Have methodical and meticulous attention to detail
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• This position involves standing, lifting and pushing heavy trolleys

All applications must be submitted through our website. Click on 'Apply for this job' and follow the online application process. For a copy of the full position, please visit the careers section of our website

Applicants must be a New Zealand resident or have a current New Zealand work permit. A copy of your current New Zealand work permit status must be attached to your CV.

We encourage your early application as we are reviewing applications ahead of the closing date. This date is therefore subject to change.