Are you a team leader who has a passion for people, delivering and outstanding service and looking for your next career move? We want to hear from you

About the role

Brisbane Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse/CSSD Team Leader to join our CSSD team on a full time basis. In this fast paced and varied environment you will utilise your excellent clinical skills and customer service skills to maintain the highest operational standards of the sterilisation service.

About us

Our 181 bed private hospital is conveniently located at the top of the Wickham Terrace, Brisbane’s busiest medical precinct, in the heart of the CBD. Close to public transport with our own onsite end of trip bike facilities with nearby discounted staff parking available and a newly refurbished staff cafeteria including an outdoor dining area and access to chef prepared meals at discounted prices it’s a great place to work

The purpose of the role is:

• To ensure compliance of the department with the sterilization guidelines and regulations set by AS 5396
• To manage the maintenance of equipment and instruments with CSSD NUM’s approval and supervision
• To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of sterilization processes and making necessary improvements
• To troubleshoot and address any issues or concerns related to sterilization machines or processes
• To conduct audits and quality assurance checks with the Registered Nurse to ensure compliance and adherence to AS 5369
• To participat4e in continuous education and professional development activities to stay updated with the latest sterilization techniques and regulations
• To liaise with Clinical Nurses of Operating Theatres in maintaining the instruments
• To work with the Registered Nurse in maintaining the updates and upgrades of the Censitrac System on daily basis

· Certificate III in Sterilisation or working towards

· 5 years’ experience working in a hospital CSSD essential

· Sound knowledge of AS/NZ 4187 2014

· Demonstrated knowledge of instrumentation

· Experience with tracking systems

· Endoscopy reprocessing experience or willingness to learn

· Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail

· Intermediate computer literacy skills - including MS office and various data bases

· An interest in promoting best practice patient care

· A focus on professional development

Why Healthscope? When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

· Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

· Discounted health insurance

· Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives .

To Apply:  Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to  recruitment@healthscope.com.au

More Information:  Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

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