Springwood Day Surgery is currently seeking an Assistant in Nursing to join our Endoscopy team 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday) in a casual capacity. The opportunity for permanent part-time status will be considered for the right candidate.
About the role:
Your main responsibility will be the reprocessing, safe handling and maintenance of flexible endoscopes used within the unit, under the supervision of our Director of Nursing.

Ideally you will have:

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or Sterilisation Services
• Recent experience as an AIN in a hospital or day procedure environment
• Recent experience in an Endoscopy setting or Central Sterilising Department (highly desirable)
• Evidence of vaccination (or willingness to be vaccinated) against the following - Measles Mumps & Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Hepatitis B. Evidence of Tuberculosis screening, or willingness to screen may be required to identity if Tuberculosis vaccination may be required.

You will be expected to:

• Assist and support nursing staff in the provision of quality care to clients undergoing endoscopic procedures
• Gain a working knowledge of relevant standard AS 5369:2023 Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health related facilities and follow existing infection control principles to meet this standard
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff to plan workloads and prioritise activities
• Support work unit processes by setting up equipment, cleaning patient equipment and any other delegated tasks to assist clients pre and post procedurally
• Communicate actions and outcomes of delegated tasks to nursing staff
• Participate in clinical, professional and organisational training and learning activities to improve self development and health outcomes to clients
• Adhere to Workplace Health & Safety regulations by following unit policies and procedures relating to disinfection of reusable medical devices and handling of cleaning agents used
• Identify, respond and report risks to facilitate a safe working environment

If this sounds like the right position for you please apply either through LinkedIn or send your CV and Cover Letter to susan@swds.au
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $26.40 per hour

Experience:

• Endoscopy: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details