About the role

The Mater Private Hospital Mackay Perioperative Department is searching for an experienced, enthusiastic and energetic Assistant in Nursing to work within our Centralised Sterile Services Department (CSSD) on a permanent part-time 32 hours per week basis. Flexibility is required as you will be required to work a range of shifts Monday to Saturday plus participate in the on-call roster.

Salary range: $37.93 - $39.04 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

You will support the theatre and CSSD team in activities that ensure the provision of a safe and efficient sterilising service. You will also participate in hospital quality management systems in the unit to ensure a continuous improvement focus. Your enthusiasm and skills will see you seamlessly integrate into this outstanding team, assisting to provide an exceptional level of care and to hit-the-ground-running.

• Decontamination & Assembly: Manual and automated cleaning, inspection, and packing of surgical trays and specialised equipment’s
• System Tracking: Accurate documentation and data entry using electronic tracking systems (T-Doc) to manage the instrument lifecycle
• Sterilization: Operating autoclaves and monitoring sterilization cycles in line with Best Practice
• Specialised Processing: Handling loan set processing and endoscope reprocessing (desirable)
• Quality & Safety: Engaging with Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement, and WHS systems

About you

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education, external partners and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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