Job Title: CSSD Manager at Darwin Private Hospital
Description:
Join a friendly and collaborative team environment, working between Monday-Friday and close to home.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to lead the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) at Darwin Private Hospital in the beautiful Darwin region, renowned for its tropical weather, spectacular sunsets, and great fishing spots.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Oversee high standard of evidence-based sterilization services to operating theatre and other clinical departments within the hospital.
2. Adhere to Australian College of Operating Room Nurses (ACORN) standards, planning, assessing, implementing, and evaluating cleaning, sterilization, and packing of hospital instruments.
3. Provide clinical leadership, direction, support, supervision, teaching, and specific clinical specialty direction for CSSD Technicians.
About Healthscope:
As part of our Community of Care, you will be supported by our central Support Office, enabling you to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Our network includes 42 sites across Australia, offering flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals.
We Offer:
* Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
* Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only).
* Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth.
Requirements:
* Certificate III or IV in Sterilisation Services.
* Minimum 3 – 5 years' experience working in a senior role within a CSSD.
* Sound knowledge of accreditation standards ACHS/AS/NZ 4187 Standards and HICMR.
* Demonstrated ability to show leadership and work with a wide range of people in a team environment.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Intermediate computer literacy skills - including MS office and various databases.
* Interest in promoting best practice patient care.
* Focus on professional development.