Clinical Nurse - CSSD
Core
Lead clinical operations and quality assurance in the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD), ensuring safe sterilization processes and mentoring nursing staff.
Role type
Senior Clinical Nurse (CSSD)
Builds
Safe and reliable CSSD services
Domain
Healthcare / Sterilization Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
AHPRA Registered Nurse registration, CSSD clinical practice, sterilization procedure auditing, preceptorship/mentoring, quality improvement implementation, legislative compliance
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Sterilisation Services, National Standards for quality improvement knowledge
Responsibilities
Assess and respond to clinical and CSSD problems, monitor and audit sterilisation procedures, act as preceptor/mentor for staff, liaise with clinical personnel for high-quality service, ensure compliance with policies, maintain contemporary knowledge in CSSD practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties