CSSD Assistant

Netcare; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Netcare in South Africa invites applications for a CSSD Assistant who performs cleaning, preparation, packing and sterilization of unsterile instruments, linen and consumables, and supplies sterile requirements to theatre and other departments.

The role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing professional development, and adherence to Netcare policies; matric is essential and nursing experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Matric is essential.
• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute procedures to clean, prepare, pack and sterilize unsterile instruments, linen and consumables and to supply sterile requirements to theatre and other auxiliary departments.
• Fold and Pack linen as needed and ensure instruments for procedures are sterile and ready for use.
• Work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional development in line with Netcare policies.

Job description

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.

We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.

Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.

ROLE SUMMARY

The CSSD assistant is responsible for the execution of procedures and tasks to clean, prepare, pack and sterilize unsterile instruments, linen and consumables and to supply sterile requirements to theatre and other auxiliary departments in the hospital.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION

Execution of procedures

• Fold and Pack linen in the correct manner for sterilization.
• Wash and care for instruments according to the correct procedure.
• Pack instrument sets and loose articles in the prescribed manner for sterilization.
• Ensure that all required instruments for procedures are sterile and ready for utilization.

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Teamwork

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals

Personal and professional development

• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Essential

• Matric

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline would be an advantage

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

Netcare Values

At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.

• At Netcare, our core value is care.
• We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.
• We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do.
• We care about the truth in all our actions.
• We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.

The Netcare Way

Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:

• Respect - I always greet everyone to show my respect.
• Identity - I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
• Dignity - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity
• Care - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care
• Compassion - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion
• Appreciation - I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
• Diversity - I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.

Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.