Instrument Technician

Your Role at St John of God Health Care Berwick Hospital

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Instrument Technician Grade 3 to join our Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) in a Casual role. This senior position requires a high level of autonomy and accountability, supporting the day‑to‑day operations of the department.

You will be responsible for the processing, sterilisation, autoclaving and distribution of instruments and supplies, working largely without direct supervision while ensuring compliance with infection control standards and best practice.

Berwick CSSD is a dynamic and supportive team, providing reprocessing services for Surgery and other clinical areas across St John of God Berwick Hospital. The department operates between 7:00am and 10:00pm, offering 8‑hour and 10‑hour shifts.

The Position

• Responsible for processing, autoclaving and distributing sterile supplies to all internal and external customers.
• Liaise with all caregivers in the Operating Suite to assist with the provision of individual holistic care to ensure the highest standard of safe and skilled practice is provided which is consistent with the established objectives of the Nursing Department.
• Able to become an integral member of a nursing team to provide optimal patient care for all patients at St John of God Healthcare, their families and significant others.
• Communicate effectively with all customers and patients using the appropriate channels, utilising appropriate formal and informal channels of communication.
• Participate in, contribute to and implement quality improvement and risk management into all aspects of service.

You will have a minimum of six (6) months’ experience as an Instrument Technician and be undergoing training to complete the Certificate III in Sterilisation Services. Automatic progression to Grade 3 will occur upon successful completion of the Certificate III.

To succeed in this role, you will have a current understanding of legislation and standards relating to Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S), compliance requirements, infection control, and WorkCover.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.