Hunter New England Local Health District – Newcastle NSWEmployment Type: CasualPosition Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 2Remuneration: $32.87 - $34.33 Per Hour + Allowances + 11.5% SuperRequisition ID: REQ532787If this sounds like you, we would LOVE to see you apply!ResponsibilitiesWithin the role, your 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.RequirementsSterilisation 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.If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered.
Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.BenefitsAt Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), 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 teamUpcoming new state-of-the-art facilityEnjoy work-life balance in this flexible roleFurther education opportunitiesWhere you'll be workingCessnock 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.Need more information?For role-related queries or questions contact Jennifer Whiting on ****** for Applicants: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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