Sterile Sciences Technician

2 weeks ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time
  • Working for Te Toka Tumai is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the health and wellbeing of our Auckland Community
  • Offer fully funded comprehensive training programme - Designated Cadetship Programme for new trainees
  • Full time, permanent positions available

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Our busy team at Sterile Science Service (SSS) is responsible for the reprocessing of all Reusable Medical Devices (also known as instruments) that are used in theatres, wards and clinics, to provide safe patient care.

The Cadetship Programme aims to develop targeted pathways for Māori and Pacific kaimahi for future workforce.

SSS operates 24/7 from two sites servicing 40 plus operating theatres along with numerous wards, clinics and departments. We reprocess over hundred thousand instrument units annually, used for over 45,000 surgical procedures in different locations, every year. Our diverse, multi-cultural team plays a critical role in delivering the final quality outputs.

Within this role, you will be responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, testing and sterilisation of surgical and medical devices, while following established standard operating procedures. The tasks will involve some manual work such as lifting instrument sets up to 9kg.

We will provide a fully comprehensive training programme. To support you in your learning, you will be expected to complete the Level 3 Sterilisation online course via Open Polytechnic) within 12 months of employment and as well as the Level 4 Sterilisation qualification in Sterilising Technology. The courses are fully funded. We are committed to the ongoing development of quality, and health and safety within the department, so your commitment to these is essential.

For all aspects of this role please see the position description click here

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

We are looking for highly motivated and hard-working people with a positive attitude to join our team. As an ideal candidate, you will have:

  • Completed NCEA Level 3 Or High school equivalent
  • Ability to work on a rotational basis shift, as well as some weekend work at times
  • Ability to successfully complete the Level 3 certification within 12 months & Level 4 Certificate in Sterilization Technology within 2 years
  • Demonstrate good communication skills and attention to details
  • Demonstrate flexibility, and physically fit

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children's Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand's national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Open the door to this amazing opportunity, simply apply online today with your current CV and covering letter outlining why this role is for you.

If you have any queries about this opportunity or accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Kavitha John Recruitment Consultant on to discuss how we can best support your application.


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