**SA Health**
**Job reference**: 891653
**Location**: 5343 - BERRI
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
- **Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Riverland General Hospital Sterilisation Services**:
- **Located in Berri**:
- **Salary $1,106.10 - $1,117.60 per week (pro rata) - WHA3**:
- **WHA3 | Part Time (various contracts) | Ongoing**
**Join Our Team as a CSSD Assistant at Riverland General Hospital**
Are you ready to play an essential role in patient care and safety? As a CSSD Assistant at Riverland General Hospital, you will help ensure the sterilisation and reprocessing of critical medical devices in the Operating Theatres. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that directly supports the hospital's surgical services, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for decontamination, preparation, and packaging of reusable medical instruments, while working under supervision to maintain high standards of hygiene and quality control. Your work will be vital in supporting the hospital's smooth and effective operations, ensuring that the theatre unit has all the sterilised tools necessary for safe and successful surgeries.
You will receive an up to 12-month orientation program, providing the training you need to thrive in this essential role. Your ability to work well in a team, manage responsibilities effectively, and maintain confidentiality will help you succeed and make a positive impact on the hospital's daily operations.
**Essential Criteria**
- Strong ability to work within a team environment.
- Flexibility in approach to work and rostering systems.
- Good interpersonal communication skills and discretion.
- Ability to meet deadlines and use computer packages (Microsoft Word, Excel).
- A current first aid certificate and experience in a perioperative or CSSD department are desirable.
**Why Join Us?**
- Contribute to the smooth operation of an essential hospital service.
- Gain valuable training and experience in sterilisation services.
- Be part of a supportive, collaborative team that makes a difference every day.
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.
- We will provide support, both personally and professionally
- Give you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role
- Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments
- Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety
- Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
**Applicant Information**
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
- Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
**Enquiries**
Tammy Kregar
Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Theatre
Phone: 08 8580 2416
**Application Closing Date**
14 February 2025 - 11.55 pm
**Attachments**
891653 WHA3 CSSD attendant - Role Description.pdf
About Berri Factsheet.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
**Flexibility Statement**
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.