CSSD Supervisor

Urology; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Urology Hospital in Pretoria seeks a CSSD Supervisor with SANC registration to lead theatre support. You will oversee stock control, instrument handling, lists, and doctor preference cards, ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

Candidates must have a CSSD qualification, formal CSSD training, and at least 3 years’ CSSD supervision experience; knowledge of Urology instruments is desirable. Leadership and CPD mentorship are key for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• SANC Registration as Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Theatre experience required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a CSSD Supervisor.
• A CSSD qualification and formal CSSD training are essential.
• Knowledge of Urology / Urogynae, and general instruments.
• Computer literacy (Word and Excel) is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Daily Priontex Order.
• Robotics Report Mondays.
• Theatre List Analysis.
• IPC monthly reports.
• CSSD monthly reports.
• In-Service training.
• Mentors senior staff and orients new employees to ensure safe practice.

Skills

Theatre experience

Team mentoring

Education

SANC Registration as Enrolled Nurse/Registered Nurse

CSSD qualification and formal CSSD training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Outstanding due to Excellence and committed to world-class patient care.

Applications are invited from persons who possess the requisite experience, qualification and suitably meet the corresponding requirements for the following vacant role:

This position reports to the Theatre Unit Manager and will be responsible for the following performance areas:

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Daily Priontex Order
• Robotics Report Mondays
• Latest Shift of the day
• Theatre List Analysis
• Team Delegation
• Team Off Duties
• Daily safety checks for Health & Safety
• Instrument Replacement
• Management signature for order numbers
• IPC monthly reports
• CSSD monthly reports
• CFSA SOP’s Reading
• APPSA guideline reading
• In-Service training

2. Quality Assurance:

• Ensure patient Rights and Statutory requirements are adhered to.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment is created for CSSD and Theatre personnel.
• Prevent and manage Medico-Legal.
• Mutually beneficial relationships are built and maintained with colleagues and OR teams.
• The Urology Hospital standards (policies and procedures) are adhered to.
• Work is allocated and performed within the relevant scope of practice.
• Support is provided to learners and new employees to ensure safe practice.
• Competence is demonstrated in all performance output areas.
• Affirmation of disinfection (damp dusted) and surgical environment ready for use.
• Sterile trolleys are set according to specifications.
• Prevention of cross contaminations is maintained as per set standards.
• Promotion of hygiene standards per department’s policy.
• Instruments are controlled as per policy and procedure.

3. Stock and Equipment Control (Inventory):

Theatre stock is ordered, received, stored, and utilised according to Policy.

Ensure movement of stock/equipment to adjacent units and Doctor’s rooms is done according to The Urology Hospital policy.

Ensure Theatre, surgical supplies, instruments, and stock are prepared according to theatre lists and Doctors’ preference cards.

Equipment and instruments are managed, maintained, tested, and utilised according to procedures.

4. Continuous Professional Development (CPD):

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) needs are identified and addressed.

Professional development objectives are set on an annual basis.

Portfolio of CPD- activities are maintained.

In-service training opportunities are utilized.

Senior experienced Staff must act as Mentors.

Ensure new employees complete the Unit specific orientation programme within three months – to be signed off by Senior Registered Nurse Theatre.

Assessments are done on an ad hoc basis.

Constructive feedback is given.

Holistic support isprovided to new employees/learners.

6. Training and Development:

Responsible for CSSD staff training and development.

REQUIREMENTS

• SANC Registration as an Enrolled Nurse/ Registered Nurse.
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage (Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Must have Theatre experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a CSSD Supervisor.
• A CSSD qualification and formal CSSD training are essential.
• Knowledge of Urology / Urogynae, and general instruments.

GENERAL NOTE

Please note that the Urology Hospital is a smoking-free facility and an equal opportunity employer. Should you not hear from us within fourteen working days after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful. POPIA sections provides that everyone has the right to privacy, and it includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information and any attached text or documentation that are retained by the Urolocare hospitals for a period in accordance with relevant data legislation.

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