Are you a qualified Enrolled Nurse looking to advance your scope of practice? The Central Sterilisation Department is now searching for multiple candidates to contribute to a team environment!

The Central Sterilisation Department is a highly productive environment, where you will take part in the sterilisation of contaminated reusable medical devices, working within a close team to provide high quality services. With TAFE offering a variety of nursing courses through the Fee-Free program, now is the time!

A Certificate III in Sterilising Services is a mandatory, consideration may be given to applicants who can provide proof of actively and progressively studying towards completion of the Certificate III

Job details

This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $20,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme

About us:

The Central Sterilisation Department (CSD) is a critical service to the Rockhampton Hospital, reprocessing high volumes of reusable surgical instruments and other patient care related equipment daily. CSD functions within a team focused environment, to maintain objectives in productivity, which contributes directly to the continuum of patient care.

About the role:

The Enrolled Nurse in the Central Sterilising Department provides comprehensive, evidence-based, delegated reprocessing/sterilising practices under the supervision/indirectly of the Registered Nurse. The Enrolled Nurse CSD reports directly to the Nurse Unit Manager of the Central Sterilising Department.

• Adheres to organisational policy and procedures, service quality standards, occupational health and safety, infection control principles and other relevant procedures to ensure high quality, safe services, and a productive workplace.
• Accountable for the timely completion of mandatory and role specific training relevant to the workplace setting; this includes Easi-Sterilise and unit level competency packages.

About you:

Mandatory qualifications/requirements: Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is mandatory.

• A Certificate III in Sterilising Services is a mandatory requirement for this position.
• Consideration may be given to applicants who can provide proof of actively and progressively studying towards completion of the Certificate III.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $72,639 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $35.92 - $38.12 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4J597872.

Applications close: Wednesday, 27 November 2024.

#Rockhampton

Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  RK4J597872 - Enrolled Nurse (Central Sterilising Department) (PDF, 342KB)
  Role Description