Oversees the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) workflow process ensuring adherence to the quality standards.

•    Supervises decontamination, inspection/packing, sterilization, and distribution and material management functions. 
•    Prioritizes tasks and directs technicians appropriately to support the needs of the users.
•    Monitors and strictly adheres to hospital's and department's standards, policies and procedures.
•    Monitors and Maintains clinical and professional competency based on the latest research and established standards of practice. 
•    Reports and documents as directed in the relevant policies and procedures.
•    Encourages team decisions, and cooperation within and across departments and assists in resolving differences of opinion.
•    Understands the Facility Management and Safety plan.
•    Performs "on-call" duties and additional duties when required.
•    Uses supplies in an economical manner.
•    Develops and implements Policies and Procedures applicable to the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) in liaison with the Operating Room's Nurse Manager.
•    Maintains a high standard of care relating to sterilization and techniques of sterilization.
•    Demonstrates sound knowledge of the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) based on the department and reviews as necessary.
•    Maintains accurate and thorough documentation following established standards.
•    Inspects cleanliness, working action and condition of all items after the decontamination process.
•    Promptly reports all non-functioning items, non-conformances or errors to the Nurse Manager.
•    Documents and maintains appropriate written records/logs, relating to instrument or equipment decontamination processes.
•    Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.
•    Reports monthly statistics – load numbers, number of packs processed by the department.
•    Responsible for Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) lost charges, orders, and errors and overseeing Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) inventory counts          with the hospital's internal auditors.
•    Ensures reception, stocking and inventory functions are appropriate and items rotated.
•    Act as a preceptor for new staff.
•    Plans, implements and evaluates the individualized competency-based orientation in collaboration with the orienteer and CSSD Supervisor.             

Requirements :

•    Diploma or Degree Certificate in Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) of two years
•    International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
•    Current license to practice in the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
•    Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) with a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience
•    Hospital or Nursing experience preferred
•    Skills in using medical equipment and surgical instruments available in the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD).
•    Heart Saver/CRP preferred
•    Private hospital experience preferred