Associate Nurse Unit Manager - CSSD
Midora
About the role
Are you an Associate Nurse Unit Manager looking for great care, great people and a great place to grow? You've found it. Support the Nurse Unit Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD). Provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to CSSD staff, promoting a positive and collaborative team environment. Oversee the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging and sterilisation of reusable medical devices. Ensure all sterilisation processes comply with relevant Australian Standards, infection prevention and control guidelines, and hospital policies. Monitor workflow and departmental operations to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments and equipment for clinical areas. Support staff education, training and competency development to maintain high standards of practice. Promote continuous quality improvement, patient safety and risk management initiatives. Assist with staff rostering, resource allocation and daily workforce management. Collaborate with operating theatres and other clinical departments to ensure effective service delivery. Identify and address operational issues, equipment concerns and process improvements in consultation with the Nurse Unit Manager. Maintain accurate documentation, traceability and compliance with sterilisation requirements.
Requirements
AHPRA registration Knowledge in high level disinfection, packing and sterilisation of RMDs Knowledge of loans equipment and sterile stores processes Leading, managing and working alongside the Nurse Unit Manager - CSSD and the team Certificate in Sterilisation Services (Desirable)
Apply by 13 December 2026.
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