Southern Cross Healthcare – Christchurch, South Island
Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital is the largest hospital within Southern Cross Healthcare's national network. We foster a positive culture where high performance meets kindness, and we provide ample opportunities for career growth and development.
The Christchurch hospital campus has seen significant upgrades and new facilities in recent years, and typically provides services to around 9,500 patients each year. Facilities include digital operating theatres, systems for robotically assisted surgery, advanced digital scanning technologies, consulting facilities and a purpose-built endoscopy centre.
We are looking for a Sterile Services Technician to join our Christchurch team. We have either a full-time position or a part-time position available, for the right candidate.
You will be required to provide, as part of the theatre team, a high standard of sterilising service consisting of the decontamination, inspection, testing, assembly, packing and sterilisation of reusable medical devices. This specifically involves the reprocessing of contaminated sets of surgical instruments, accessories and other related equipment used within our operating theatres.
Key Responsibilities: Current or previous sterile services experience within Operating Theatre
Be a team player with excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
Good organisation skills
To be flexible/adaptable and to respond positively to the changing needs of the business
Benefits: Competitive remuneration package
Funded health insurance
Christmas and New Year breaks
Nursing Council of New Zealand approved PDRP
Flexible working arrangements
Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals.
Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry. Our strong 'for purpose' organisational ethos means we don't merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there.
As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people. We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.
If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team for a confidential conversation.
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
For a copy of the Job Description visit SS-Technician---PD.pdf
#J-18808-Ljbffr