Sterile Services Technicians, Permanent

If you are passionate about ensuring the highest standards in sterile services, this opportunity is perfect for you.

• Permanent, part-time and full-time positions available
• Join us at Wairau Hospital Sterilisation team and be part of a service that makes a real difference to our community.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Health NZ, Nelson Marlborough has approximately 3000 employees, providing health services in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions, serving almost 150,000 people. Facilities at Nelson Marlborough include four hospitals (Nelson, Wairau, Alexander, and Murchison Hospitals), a district wide public health service, and four community health Centre's located in Richmond, Marlborough, Motueka, and Golden Bay. Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence. Respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity represent our fundamental values.

Our Sterilisation Services play a vital role in supporting the hospital clinical’s teams by ensuring all medical instruments and equipment are meticulously cleaned, sterilised and ready for safe patient use. The service operates using advanced sterilisation technology and follow strict infection control standards to prevent contamination and ensure the highest level of patient safety.

The Nelson Marlborough region, located at the summit of the South Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is spectacular. It is a great place to live for both work and leisure. Nelson offers all the luxuries and attractions one would desire. It is well connected to the rest of New Zealand and the world via its centrally located and well served domestic airport terminal.

Blenheim, Marlborough- where healthcare meets paradise, is a fantastic, secure, and pleasant place to raise a family and enjoy the best of "kiwilife." Marlborough, which also boasts 2400 hours of sunlight annually, contains 20% of New Zealand's coastline, making it unique. Blenheim, Marlborough is where healthcare meets adventure, sailing and mountain biking are two of the most renowned of the many easily accessible outdoor activities and pleasure. The region offers endless opportunities for skilling, water sports, and walking/hiking. It also has a reputation for its award-winning wines, fine art, local theatre, conventional centre, and peaceful approach to life. Visit this page to uncover more about how to strike a better work-life balance in Blenheim https://marlboroughnz.com/live-work/

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

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Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Sterilisation team. Our team works on the background to decontaminate, inspect, package, and sterilise equipment used in surgeries and other medical procedures. This essential service contributes to the hospital’s efficiency, safety, and commit to providing outstanding healthcare to our community.

As a Sterilise Services Technician, you will:

• Work alongside a team of skilled professionals in a friendly, patient-centred environment.
• Work closely with clinical teams to meet equipment needs and ensure timely availability of sterilised items.
• Perform decontamination, inspection, packaging, and sterilisation of medical instruments and equipment according to hospital protocols and infection control standards.
• Conduct thorough checks on all sterilised items to ensure cleanliness, functionality, and readiness for use in patient care.

You will participate in a 24/7 rotating Monday to Sunday shift roster and participate in the after hours on-call

The full-time equivalent salary range for Sterile Services Technician working 80 hours a week is $65,842-75,471 (step 1-4 Non degree qualified) based on the current PSA Allied Health Collective Agreement depending on skills, experience, and registration in NZ.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

The ideal applicant will have:

• A qualification recognised by the New Zealand Sterile Services Association (NZSSA)
• High standard for accuracy and thoroughness in sterilisation procedures
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and handle the physical demands of sterilisation processes.
• Has commitment to high standards of patient care.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on Athena.Nguyen@nmdhb.govt.nz

For role specific information please contact Justine Thomas – Radiology Operations Manager on Monette.Johnston@nmdhb.govt.nz

Click Apply Now or Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in the full-time (1.0FTE) or part-time (at what FTE) position https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz. Applications via email will not be considered.

Ref:  R3W24-001

Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early. 

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.