Deputy Chief Nurse in Central Sterilization

As a deputy head nurse in the central sterilization department, you play a key role in the organization, coordination and quality of sterilization activities for medical-surgical equipment.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Assist the head nurse in the day-to-day operational management of the department.
• Supervise, support and accompany team members (nurses, sterilization technicians, logistics agents, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with procedures for cleaning, packaging, sterilization, traceability and release of medical devices.
• Participate in the development of cross-functional projects (hygiene, quality, internal training, etc.).
• Ensure fluid communication between the teams and the various partner departments (operating theatre, pharmacy, care units).
• Acting as a relay in the event of the absence of the head nurse.

Education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing recognized by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years' professional experience in a hospital environment.
• A first experience in team coordination, central sterilization or in the operating room is an important asset.
• A sterilization nurse certificate is an important asset. 
• Additional qualification in management or training as a health executive (or in the process of being acquired) is a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills, rigor and sense of priorities.
• Caring leadership, team spirit and communication skills.
• Autonomy, initiative, proactivity and ability to manage the unexpected.
• Knowledge of hospital hygiene standards and traceability.
• Fluency with computer tools and software related to sterilization.

Languages:

• Fluency in French (minimum B2 level).
• Knowledge of another language is an asset.