If you are passionate about ensuring the highest standards in sterile services, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Permanent, part-time and full-time positions available.
Join us at Wairau Hospital Sterilisation team and be part of a service that makes a real difference to our community.
A matou ropu (About our team)
Health NZ, Nelson Marlborough has approximately 3000 employees, providing health services in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions, serving almost 150,000 people. Our Sterilisation Services play a vital role in supporting the hospital clinical teams by ensuring all medical instruments and equipment are meticulously cleaned, sterilised and ready for safe patient use.
Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position)
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Sterilisation team. Our team works on the background to decontaminate, inspect, package, and sterilise equipment used in surgeries and other medical procedures.
As a Sterilise Services Technician, you will:
Work alongside a team of skilled professionals in a friendly, patient-centred environment.
Work closely with clinical teams to meet equipment needs and ensure timely availability of sterilised items.
Perform decontamination, inspection, packaging, and sterilisation of medical instruments and equipment according to hospital protocols and infection control standards.
Conduct thorough checks on all sterilised items to ensure cleanliness, functionality, and readiness for use in patient care.
You will participate in a 24/7 rotating Monday to Sunday shift roster and participate in the after hours on-call.
The full-time equivalent salary range for Sterile Services Technician working 80 hours a week is $65,842-75,471 (step 1-4 Non degree qualified) based on the current PSA Allied Health Collective Agreement depending on skills, experience, and registration in NZ.
Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
A qualification recognised by the New Zealand Sterile Services Association (NZSSA).
High standard for accuracy and thoroughness in sterilisation procedures.
Strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Ability to stand for long periods of time and handle the physical demands of sterilisation processes.
Commitment to high standards of patient care.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.
Me pehea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on ******.
Click Apply Now or please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in the full-time (1.0FTE) or part-time (at what FTE) position https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz. Applications via email will not be considered.
Ref: R3W24-001
Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.
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