Are you a Perioperative experienced Registered Nurse or an experienced CSSD Manager looking for a change of scenery and a leadership opportunity? Norwest Private Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated CSSD Manager to join the Sterilising Services Team full time. The successful applicant should be able to perform effectively in a growing and dynamic clinical environment, liaising with all members of the healthcare team, including medical, clinical, support service staff, and have a positive attitude, flexibility and proven excellent interpersonal skills. As a key member of the Perioperative leadership team, you will report to and work collaboratively with the Perioperative Manager with accountability for the operational requirements of the department. You will coordinate an exceptional service that is evidence based and of a high standard consistent with AS 5369:2023, infection control guidelines and the Healthscope Policies. Norwest Private Hospital is located in the rapidly developing North West corridor of Sydney and is operated by Healthscope, a leading provider of private healthcare in Australia. The hospital has 277 beds and is a high acuity facility. The theatre complex consists of 16 state of the art operating theatres including a Hybrid theatre and a standalone Endoscopy suite with a further 2 procedural areas. Our specialties include primary focus on Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, General surgery, Urology, Robotic surgery, Colorectal, Bariatric, ENT, Plastics, Paediatric, Oral Facio-max, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Gastroenterology and Vascular surgery. As the CSSD Manager your responsibilities will include:
Provide a high standard of evidence based Sterilisation services to the operating theatre and other clinical departments within the hospital
Utilise the Australian College of Operating Room Nurses (ACORN) standards and plan, assess, implement and evaluate the cleaning, sterilisation and packing of hospital instruments
Demonstrate clinical leadership skills in allocation, support, supervision, teaching and provision of specific clinical specialty guidance for CSSD technicians
Essential Criteria:
Certificate IV in Sterilisation/Training and Assessment (preferred)
Extensive clinical experience in a perioperative environment
Minimum 3 - 5 years' experience working in a senior role within a CSSD, minimum 2 years in leadership/management position
Sound knowledge and application of accreditation standards, AS/NZ 4187 standards and HICMR
Consultative leadership style and sound negotiation skills
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
An interest in promoting best practice patient care and strong sense of customer service
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 hospitals 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 . Applications close: 19 January 2024 To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to 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. Please click here to apply.
Provide a high standard of evidence based Sterilisation services to the operating theatre and other clinical departments within the hospital
Utilise the Australian College of Operating Room Nurses (ACORN) standards and plan, assess, implement and evaluate the cleaning, sterilisation and packing of hospital instruments
Demonstrate clinical leadership skills in allocation, support, supervision, teaching and provision of specific clinical specialty guidance for CSSD technicians
Essential Criteria:
Certificate IV in Sterilisation/Training and Assessment (preferred)
Extensive clinical experience in a perioperative environment
Minimum 3 - 5 years' experience working in a senior role within a CSSD, minimum 2 years in leadership/management position
Sound knowledge and application of accreditation standards, AS/NZ 4187 standards and HICMR
Consultative leadership style and sound negotiation skills
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
An interest in promoting best practice patient care and strong sense of customer service
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 hospitals 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 . Applications close: 19 January 2024 To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to 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. Please click here to apply.
