Sterile Services Advisor - 12 month fixed-term
Are you an experienced Sterile Services technician with leadership experience looking to step into a national role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our passionate Southern Cross Healthcare National Support team as the Sterile Services Advisor. While our National Support Office is in Auckland consideration will be given to candidates based elsewhere in the country where we have Southern Cross Hospitals.
This is appointment is for 12 months fixed term.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Established eight years ago, this role offers an opportunity to build on our existing strong foundations to further evolve and mature our dedicated sterile service teams and system. As the new appointee, you'll lead, guide, and support our Sterile Services Team leaders/managers and technicians to mitigate patient risks from inadequate cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization processes. Reporting to the Head of Infection Prevention and Control, this full-time role entails some travel across our network for enhanced visibility. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare excellence.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- A certificate in Sterilising Technology Level 4 and willing to work towards NZ Diploma in Sterilising Technology (Level 5)
- a minimum of 5 years in a practical SSD technician role (and at least two of these in a leadership role)
- a proven ability to guide and support others
- excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- competent computer skills
- working knowledge of the monitoring and validation requirements of a sterile services department
- conflict resolution skills
- An understanding of private surgical hospital businesses would be an advantage
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Christmas and New Year breaks
- Wellbeing programme
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Opportunity to be part of our Employee Rainbow Network
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.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
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 diversity.
We welcome and encourage applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities as we aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.
For informal discussion about this position, please contact Jane Barnett at janeb@schl.co.nz
Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.