Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Central Sterilising Services Department (svha)

Job Description

Job Description:

Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:
There is an exciting new job opportunity in CSSD where you will play a crucial role in ensuring re-usable medical devices are sterilised and ready for use, contributing directly to patient safety and healthcare efficiency.
In this rewarding opportunity you will join the St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) team as Associate Nurse Unit Manager in our Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD) at our East Melbourne campus.

This role will be fixed term/maternity cover role until January 2026, working full time (38 hours per week) and will be pivotal in maintaining the highest standard of sterilisation for patient care.
You will bring your passion to the role where you will work closely with the Nurse Unit Manger - CSSD and the team.

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:
You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

ABOUT YOU:
As an outstanding ANUM, you will have comprehensive medical instrument knowledge and the motivation to learn the CSSD processes.

Your skills will include:

• Knowledge in high level disinfection, packing and sterilisation of RMDs
• Knowledge of loans equipment and sterile stores processes
• Leading, managing and working along side the Nurse Unit Manager - CSSD and the team
• Ensuring that the philosophy and values of St Vincent's Private Melbourne are inherent in the delivery of health care
• Certificate in Sterilisation Services (Desirable)

ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE
Our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

APPLY NOW!
If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.

REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:
If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Melissa Rigos for more inf

CLOSING DATE: January 6th 2025
*Please note this job advertisement will close at Midnight the day before the closing date listed.

Contact Details:

Melissa Rigos, NUM - CSSD , melissa.rigos@svha.org.au , 03 9928 6939

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

10 January 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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