CSSD Aide/ Technician

The roleOpportunities exist for Clinical Sterilising Aides & Technicians to join our busy sterilising department. The CSSD Technician collaborates with the CSSD Aides and provides technical expertise to provide high quality sterile instruments to all departments within the hospital. The team offers a flexible roster and ongoing development. To be considered, applicants will need to possess the following:Previous experience working within a Sterilising Unit desirable for TechniciansKnowledge and understanding of AS5369 (desirable if applying for CSSD Aide)Certificate III in Sterilising Services or equivalent for Technicians or a willingness to obtain for CSSD AidesWell-developed interpersonal skills within a team environmentDemonstrated organisational and time management skillsDemonstrated knowledge of infection control and waste management principles Demonstrated knowledge of theatre instruments and other surgical devices We have permanent and casual opportunities available, based at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Lismore campus.Relocating to the region?The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperienceOur benefitsBeyond our measurable commitment to making St Vincent's Lismore a truly great place to work, we offer our housekeeping staff:Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 entertainment benefits every FBT year, increasing your overall take home paySalary increases and holiday leave loading in line with your Enterprise AgreementDiscounted access to gyms, pools and fitness facilities through a SVL Fitness Passport membershipFree counselling/coaching sessions with AccessEAPDiscounted private health insurance with our HCF Corporate Health PlanDiscounted St Vincent’s Lismore hospital admissions (staff only)Free Flu vaccinations each yearSubsidised mealsFree onsite staff parkingUniforms provided + laundry allowanceOngoing formal and informal performance feedbackAbout usEstablished in 1921, St Vincent’s Lismore leads the way in providing high-quality healthcare, aged care and childcare for the people of our community. It is our mission to create a culture of excellence in quality healthcare, reflecting Catholic values and principles in the spirit of Jesus Christ. At St Vincent’s Lismore we are united by our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Kindness.Our values underpin how we work together, provide care and support for our patients, staff and community every day.To applyThis recruitment will close when the right candidates are found.APPLY now by submitting your resume and a cover letter explaining how you can contribute to making St Vincent’s Lismore a truly great place to work.Please note the following:This position requires a National Criminal History Check (NCHC)This position requires you to meet the vaccination requirements for a NSW Health Category A position, excluding COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations. For a summary of Category A vaccination requirements, refer to Table 1 on Page 11 of this NSW Health Policy Directive.Applicants must have the right to work in Australia to be considered eligible to apply for this position.For more information about St Vincent’s Lismore, go to our website: http://www.svh.org.au For more information about this role, contact our People and Culture team at hr@svh.org.au  AUD Lismore 2480

CSSD Aide/ Technician

The role

Opportunities exist for Clinical Sterilising Aides & Technicians to join our busy sterilising department. The CSSD Technician collaborates with the CSSD Aides and provides technical expertise to provide high quality sterile instruments to all departments within the hospital. The team offers a flexible roster and ongoing development.

To be considered, applicants will need to possess the following:

  • Previous experience working within a Sterilising Unit desirable for Technicians
  • Knowledge and understanding of AS5369 (desirable if applying for CSSD Aide)
  • Certificate III in Sterilising Services or equivalent for Technicians or a willingness to obtain for CSSD Aides
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills within a team environment
  • Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of infection control and waste management principles
  • Demonstrated knowledge of theatre instruments and other surgical devices

We have permanent and casual opportunities available, based at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Lismore campus.

Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Our benefits

Beyond our measurable commitment to making St Vincent's Lismore a truly great place to work, we offer our housekeeping staff:

  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 entertainment benefits every FBT year, increasing your overall take home pay
  • Salary increases and holiday leave loading in line with your Enterprise Agreement
  • Discounted access to gyms, pools and fitness facilities through a SVL Fitness Passport membership
  • Free counselling/coaching sessions with AccessEAP
  • Discounted private health insurance with our HCF Corporate Health Plan
  • Discounted St Vincent’s Lismore hospital admissions (staff only)
  • Free Flu vaccinations each year
  • Subsidised meals
  • Free onsite staff parking
  • Uniforms provided + laundry allowance
  • Ongoing formal and informal performance feedback

About us

Established in 1921, St Vincent’s Lismore leads the way in providing high-quality healthcare, aged care and childcare for the people of our community. It is our mission to create a culture of excellence in quality healthcare, reflecting Catholic values and principles in the spirit of Jesus Christ. At St Vincent’s Lismore we are united by our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Kindness.

Our values underpin how we work together, provide care and support for our patients, staff and community every day.

To apply

This recruitment will close when the right candidates are found.

APPLY now by submitting your resume and a cover letter explaining how you can contribute to making St Vincent’s Lismore a truly great place to work.

Please note the following:

  • This position requires a National Criminal History Check (NCHC)
  • This position requires you to meet the vaccination requirements for a NSW Health Category A position, excluding COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations. For a summary of Category A vaccination requirements, refer to Table 1 on Page 11 of this NSW Health Policy Directive.
  • Applicants must have the right to work in Australia to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

For more information about St Vincent’s Lismore, go to our website: http://www.svh.org.au 

For more information about this role, contact our People and Culture team at hr@svh.org.au