Charge Aide - Sterile Supply Processing

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) seeks a Charge Aide in Sterile Supply Processing to lead operations in a complex surgical support environment. You will supervise Sterile Supply Processing staff, ensure proper decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instruments, and maintain detailed records to support safe patient care.

The role requires a Sterile Supply Processing course, Grade 12, and two years of related experience or an equivalent background, with strong

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with completion of a Sterile Supply Processing course and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively and to be physically able to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, assemble, wrap, sterilize and distribute complex and specialized instruments, supplies, linen and equipment related to operative procedures.
• Provide work direction and supervise assigned Sterile Supply Processing staff; maintain records and summarize statistics.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Education

Grade 12

Sterile Supply Processing course

Job description

Charge Aide - Sterile Supply Processing - (234920)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-15:00

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.10 - $32.10

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 5 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

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 the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) 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.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, and working in a computerized environment, the Charge Aide, Sterile Supply Processing, cleans, decontaminates, assembles, wraps, sterilizes and distributes complex and specialized instruments, supplies, linen and equipment related to operative procedures; provides work direction and supervises assigned Sterile Supply Processing staff; maintains records, summarizes statistics and performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12, plus successful completion of a Sterile Supply Processing course and two (2) years' recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.