OBJECTIVE: To describe the perception of nursing groups about the elements of their working process at the Material and Sterilization Center (MSC). METHODS: Descriptive, qualitative research with fifteen MSC nurses from health and teaching institutions from Curitiba Paraná. Data were collected through a focal group and submitted to analysis of thematic contents. RESULTS: The elements of the working process were defined in the perception of the focal group: the objects are the team and the processing of materials; the instruments were planning, interpersonal communication / relationships and knowledge; the aims are: guaranteeing the quality of the service and of the team, indirect care, and search, improvement and use of technologies. CONCLUSION: By noticing and reflecting the elements of her working process, the MSC nurse is able to understand her practice, develop actions compatible to her needs and qualify her know-how.
Work; Nursing, team; Esterilization; management, hospital
