Your new role:
As an Assistant in Nursing within Sterilising Services, you will work as part of the Central Sterilising Department to support the reprocessing of reusable surgical and medical equipment in line with best-practice standards. Working under the supervision of Registered Nurses, you will contribute to infection control, patient safety and the smooth operation of perioperative and clinical services across the hospital.
Key responsibilities include:
Reprocessing reusable medical devices, including decontamination and sterilisation
Sorting, wrapping and packaging instruments and equipment
Supporting loan set management, storage and transport of sterile items
Maintaining infection control and sterilisation standards
Completing documentation and using electronic systems as required
About you:
You are a reliable and motivated Assistant in Nursing who values patient safety, teamwork and quality care. You are comfortable working in a structured environment, follow procedures closely and are committed to maintaining high standards in sterilising services.
You will bring:
Certificate III in Sterilising Services (or commenced and willing to complete)
Understanding of infection control and sterilisation principles
Ability to follow policies, procedures and delegated instructions
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
Willingness to work shift work across a 7-day roster
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What we can offer you:
We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.
About us:Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital:
The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital (QEII) is a medium metropolitan adult facility providing a range of inpatient and outpatient services including a 24-hour Emergency Department. We provide a range of services, including surgery, cardiology, endoscopy, orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology, geriatric, respiratory and emergency medicine.
We're making our hospital bigger and better to make it easier for our growing community to get the health care they need. We'll have more beds, medical wards and expanded intensive care and emergency services planned to be opened by 2027.
QEII Hospital, a place of opportunity to make a difference and grow your career!
INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE
Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.
We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.
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