• Southland Hospital
• Your opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference
• Permanent position available
• 1 FTE (40 hours per week)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

You will become part of an experienced, high quality, driven, supportive team who are all trained in this specialised profession. This role is like no other, it is both physically and mentally demanding, you're required to complete complex tasks that require high levels of concentration, undertake manual, dexterous work, and operate a broad range of equipment.

You will be required to work rotating, rostered shifts including weekends and evenings.

About the Team/Service/Location

We are a team of patient focused, dedicated professionals who are responsible for the reprocessing and distribution of reusable medical devices (RMD) used surgical and diagnostic procedures in our operating theatre and other clinical areas. The role involves a series of complex interrelated processes that include decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilisation of all RMD to a high standard following established department procedures, best practice, and compliance standards.

About you

Our ideal applicant will have either a certificate in sterilising technology or equivalent, plus work-related health experience. However, on the job training is provided and you must be willing to enroll and attain the certificate in sterilising technology in a prescribed timeframe (two years from appointment).

This isn't just 'a job'. This is a role where the very small things that you do, matter greatly.

Key criteria:

• Being methodical and remaining calm under pressure
• Ability to follow written instructions closely
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Quality driven and positive attitude
• Good organisation and attention to detail skills

Please note applicants should apply with the understanding that weekend and evening shift work is a requirement.

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Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 23 March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact James: james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.