Supervisor - Medical Device Reprocessing

Supervisor - Medical Device Reprocessing Req ID: Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital Department: OPWZ PERI Medical Device Reprocess VRH Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 MGMT/NON-Union: Management/Non Union Posting Closing Date: 18-Dec-25 About the Opportunity Reporting to the Manager of the Medical Device Reprocessing Department, the Supervisor is responsible for the leadership and direction of the daily operation of the department. The Supervisor provides effective and efficient operation of all medical device reprocessing functions, ensuring quality and patient safety is the focus. Essential components of this position include a high degree of expertise in decision-making, creativity, interpersonal skills, professional development and informational roles to perform a wide variety of technical, human conceptual, leadership and management functions and behaviours. About You Grade XII Successful completion of a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing Technician course Minimum five (5) years' medical device reprocessing experience in an acute healthcare setting Extensive MDR Charge or Team Leader experience required Previous experience in management/supervision Completion of a Medical Device Reprocessing Leadership Program (or successful completion within the first year of employment) Medical Terminology Certification in medical device reprocessing through the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), or the International Association of Healthcare, Central Service or Materials Management Current member of the Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Nova Scotia Past experience working with OR instrumentation WHMIS Certification Surgical Instrument Specialist course preferred Leadership development programs an asset Demonstrated leadership and teambuilding skills Exemplary oral and written communication skills Ability to demonstrate and teach skills to large or small groups Thorough knowledge in the principles and practices of Professional Standards and departmental and organizational policies and procedures Demonstrated ability to problem solve during crisis situations to ensure department is able to deliver products Competencies on other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Hours Permanent, Full-time / 75 Hours Bi-weekly Compensation and Benefits $32.01 - $40.02 Hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify. Job Segment: Medical Device, Public Health, Counseling, Manager, Medical, Healthcare, Management #J-18808-Ljbffr