Qualified Technician or Trainee - Sterile Sciences Department

JobSpace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Qualified Sterile Sciences Technician or a Trainee to join the Sterile Sciences Department in Wellington. The role focuses on decontamination and sterilisation of surgical instruments for Operating Theatres, Wards, and Departments.

The team handles thousands of items daily. Trainee applicants will receive training to obtain the Certificate in Sterilising Technology, while qualified applicants will bring experience and pride in patient safety.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in service, quality or process improvements.
• Minimum L4 Certificate in Sterilising Technology.
• Member of NZ Sterile Sciences Association (NZSSA).
• Maintains professional registration with the NZSSA.
• Training provided to obtain the Certificate in Sterilising Technology.
• Focus on delivering high quality care for the patient / client / whānau.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and sterilise surgical instruments.
• Work across Wellington Regional Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital sites.
• Follow instructions and meet deadlines.
• Reassemble and categorise instruments ready for collection.
• Handle a high volume of instruments and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Service/process improvements

Education

L4 Certificate in Sterilising Technology

NZSSA membership

NZSSA registration

Job description

Qualified Technician or Trainee - Sterile Sciences Department

We are seeking a Qualified Sterile Sciences Technician or someone interested in becoming a Sterile Sciences Technician Trainee to join our team at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora. This role is responsible for the decontamination and sterilisation of surgical instruments required for our Operating Theatres, Wards and Departments. While preference will be given to qualified and experienced Sterile Sciences Technicians, we encourage individuals who wish to become a Sterile Sciences Technician to apply. This is a physical role so the successful applicant will need to be fit, have good communication and computer skills, be able to follow instructions and will bring a positive and enthusiastic attitude to our dynamic fun team. Will have the ability to perform to a high standard and meet deadlines. Must be able to work all rotating, rostered shifts across both Wellington Regional Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital sites.

The Sterile Sciences team plays a vital role in patient safety and reducing infection. And it's not simply a matter of washing things, it's a highly qualified job. The department cleans, disinfects, and sterilises reusable medical equipment, from surgical instruments, to flexible scopes and anaesthetic masks used in theatre. The team sterilises a staggering amount - thousands of items a day. The team carries out a range of procedures depending on the instrument, and takes care of the entire process, from initial assessment to reassembling and categorising instruments ready for collection.

Qualified Sterile Sciences Technician applicants will have:

• Demonstrated experience in service, quality or process improvements.
• Has achieved a minimum L4 Certificate in Sterilising Technology and has relevant experience.
• Member of NZ Sterile Sciences Association (NZSSA).
• Maintains professional registration with the NZSSA.

Trainee Sterile Sciences Technician applicants will have:

• Training provided to obtain the Certificate in Sterilising Technology

All applicants must have:

• Focus on delivering high quality care for the patient / client / whānau.
• Coordinated, effective, efficient and planned service provision.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.