Posted:
8/7/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Queensland, Australia ⋅ Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Why become part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia?
Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. Operating public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and significant outreach programs for marginalised people - St Vincent’s is uniquely positioned to lead and respond to the changes taking place around us. Better and fairer care. Always
About the Opportunity:
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba is the largest acute private hospital on the Darling Downs. We are a 189-bed facility with highly experienced and skilled staff that work as a team to deliver the highest standard of healthcare to all our patients. Our services include medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, emergency, cardiac and rehabilitation. We are supported by comprehensive allied health services and advanced medical and diagnostic services. Pathology, radiology and pharmacy are also available on site, and our emergency department is open 24 hours, seven days a week.
This rewarding opportunity will see you join St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba (SVPHT) as a Sterilising Technician/Assistant or Enrolled Nurse in our Central Sterilising Service Department (CSSD). This is a part time position will be pivotal in the cleaning and sterilisation of instruments.
Things that work for you:
Options for purchasing additional annual leave
Competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime
Excellent salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
Free uniforms and training
Opportunity to work for the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
Free annual flu vaccination
Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
Access to Fitness Passport (FP)
Things that work for us:
Current AHPRA Registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Enrolled Nurses Only)
Must hold a Cert III in Sterilising Technology or equivalent to be considered for a Sterilising Technician role
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a CSSD or healthcare facility preferred
Ability to work flexible hours and weekend on call work
Ability to maintain a working knowledge of relevant policies/procedures and use these in work practices.
Demonstrated application of contemporary infection control standards and practices.
Reconciliation Action Plan
St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.
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 http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation
Respectfully no agencies please.
Interested? Apply today
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Australia 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. SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and it is highly recommended that immunisation against VPD be undertaken for this role. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
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 [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Website: https://svhs.org.au/
Headquarter Location: Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Employee Count: 1001-5000
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Association ⋅ Education ⋅ Health Care