Advanced Sterilisation Technician

Position Profile: Responsible for the day to day management of the SSD service comprising of the maintenance and delivery of sterile stock to theatre, wards and departments of Narrogin Hospital plus contracted hospitals.

The occupant of this position will be expected to comply with and demonstrate a positive commitment to the WACHS values and the highest achievement in demonstrating positive commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity, Occupational Safety & Health, Public Sector Standards, Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, Quality Improvement, Performance Management, Customer Focus, Disability Services Act and Confidentiality throughout the course of their duties.

This is a Permanent Full Time Appointment.

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria:

Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:

1. Possession of Cert III certificate in Health Service Assistance Sterilisation Services and a minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a hospital Sterilisation department with demonstrated advanced knowledge and skills of applicable legislation, standards, and guidelines, and associated record-keeping.
2. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of infection control principles related to decontamination and reprocessing of reusable instruments and equipment in accordance with AS/NZ5369, including knowledge and experience in the use of instrument tracking systems.
3. Demonstrated experience in CSSD team leadership roles including practical day to day support, time management, problem-solving, and supervision of trainee and junior CSSD staff, in liaison with the theatre manager and the wider hospital team.
4. Experience in the coordination of scheduled auditing and maintenance of processes and equipment within the CSSD for compliance and service continuity purposes.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

**For Further Job Related Information:**We encourage you to contact Sara Pellant on [0409 917 433](tel:0409 917 433).

Applicants are required to provide:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for this position
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Further information about the role, including key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Application Instructions:  Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.