Sterile Services Technician, Permanent

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Wairau Hospital
• 8.0FTE (64 hours a fortnight) and on-call
• Permanent, part-time

Health NZ is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

Our Sterilisation Services play a vital role in supporting the hospital clinical - s teams by ensuring all medical instruments and equipment are meticulously cleaned, sterilised and ready for safe patient use. The service operates using advanced sterilisation technology and follow strict infection control standards to prevent contamination and ensure the highest level of patient safety. About the Team/Service/Location

If you are passionate about ensuring the highest standards in sterile services, this is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Sterilisation team and be part of a service that makes a real difference to our community. Our team works on the background to decontaminate, inspect, package, and sterilise equipment used in surgeries and other medical procedures. This essential service contributes to the hospital - s efficiency, safety, and commit to providing outstanding healthcare to our community.

As a Sterilise Services Technician, you will:

• Work alongside a team of skilled professionals in a friendly, patient-centred environment.
• Work closely with clinical teams to meet equipment needs and ensure timely availability of sterilised items.
• Perform decontamination, inspection, packaging, and sterilisation of medical instruments and equipment according to hospital protocols and infection control standards.
• Conduct thorough checks on all sterilised items to ensure cleanliness, functionality, and readiness for use in patient care.

You will participate in shifts to cover requirements of theatre schedules Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 20:30 and participate in the after hours on-call (one day weekly per fortnight and one weekend in 8 once fully trained into role). 

Skills and experience

• A qualification recognised by the New Zealand Sterile Services Association (NZSSA)
• High standard for accuracy and thoroughness in sterilisation procedures
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and handle the physical demands of sterilisation processes.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health NZ is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes. 

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. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. 
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online career - s portal before 11:59pm on Friday 10 January 2025.

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on Athena.Nguyen@nmdhb.govt.nz

For role specific information please contact Monette Johnston - Nurse Manager Perioperative Manager on Monette.Johnston@nmdhb.govt.nz