CSSD Proposed Change at Maitland Hospital
Monday 22 December, 2025
A proposed change within Maitland Hospital’s CSSD is being proposed by Hunter New England LHD (HNELHD). This is your opportunity to have a say on how this affects you.
- This change would involve the introduction of a night duty shift for Sterlisation Techs in PACU/DPU.
- This proposal comes as a result of the recently added operating theatre which has increased overall surgical activity.
- The District claim this increased throughput has increased pressure on CSSD, thus they state the creation of this extra shift is to assist with maintaining appropriate coverage.
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It is important for union members to lead this discussion.
Please send your feedback to restructure@hsu.asn.au by Sunday 4 January with subject line HNELHD Maitland Hospital Introduction of CSSD Night Shift.
Everyone affected by these changes needs to be a union member. Members deserve to have control over their working lives. Tell your colleagues now is the time to join.
New members can join at www.hsu.asn.au/join or call 1300 478 679.