Central Supply Room (CSR) Aide

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Central Supply Room (CSR) Aide to support sterile processing and distribution of instruments for operative procedures. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with clinical teams.

Responsibilities include decontamination, wrapping, sterilizing, and coordinating the flow of instrument sets, supplies, and linen. This position requires physical work and clerical duties, with rotating shifts and on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus Sterile Supply Processing course and 1 year of related experience or equivalent education/training.
• Ability to read and interpret surgical terminology and procedural terminology.
• Ability to handle equipment and perform clerical duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates, assembles, wraps, sterilizes and distributes complex instruments and equipment for procedures.
• Cleans work areas and performs related clerical duties as part of the Central Supply Room team.
• Maintains safety and quality standards and supports patient care teams.

Skills

Surgical terminology

Mathematical aptitude

Effective communication

Equipment operation

Physical fitness

Education

Grade 12 with Sterile Supply Processing course

Job description

Central Supply Room (CSR) Aide - (236315)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1500, 0900-1700 and 1500-2300 with on call

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.67 - $30.67

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 12 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The CSR Aide cleans, decontaminates, assembles, wraps, sterilizes and distributes complex and specialized instruments, supplies, linen and equipment related to operative procedures; cleans work areas; and performs related clerical duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12, successful completion of Sterile Supply Processing course plus one (1) year's recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Communicate effectively and deal effectively with others.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.

currently 0700-1500, but will include 0700-1500, 0900-1700 and 1500-2300 with on-call