Registered Midwife - Maternity
Registered Midwives - Ashford Maternity
Ashford Hospital are now taking applications for a variety of positions within our busy and renowned Maternity unit. The Maternity unit at Ashford Hospital is currently responsible for the delivery of over 1,350 babies per year making it the busiest private maternity service in South Australia. It boasts 7 delivery suites, a 20 bed Postnatal ward and provision for up to 12 babies in our Level 5 Special Care Nursery.
This is a fantastic opportunity in the private healthcare community for highly motivated candidates with extensive skill sets and sound knowledge of the standards pertaining to Midwifery nursing. There has never been a better time to join ACHA’s private hospital community.
About the role:
- South Australian DHS Working with Children Clearance
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Two years’ minimum experience as a Registered Midwife
- Demonstrated understanding of National Safety and Quality Service Standards
- Sound knowledge of Midwifery standards and the SA Perinatal Practice guidelines
- Ability to work as a patient advocate and operate as part of a high functioning team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
- Proven ability to effectively manage under pressure with competing demands
ACHA Health offers:
- Increased take-home pay with access to salary sacrifice, enabling you to pay less tax on your income
- Friendly, inclusive workplace culture and supportive management team
- Ongoing training & professional development opportunities, access to paid study leave
- Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance by negotiation
- Employee benefits including – discounted gym memberships, private health insurance and access to free Employee Assistance Program. As well as employee counselling, you also have access to full services, including but not limited to, nutrition and lifestyle, financial coaching and family counselling
- A supportive team environment, working alongside passionate & dedicated professionals
- A valued member of a cohesive private hospital community
- A passion for excellence - be part of delivering a private experience for patients, doctors and staff
- You can expect integrity, transparency, accountability, loyalty and respect in relationships
- Works well independently within a team with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Passion for delivering exceptional customer service in an empathetic manner
- Maintains accurate and effective record management systems
About us:
Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated, known as ACHA Health, is one of the largest private not-for-profit hospital groups in South Australia. ACHA Health comprises Ashford Hospital, Flinders Private Hospital and The Memorial Hospital.
Ashford Hospital offers a range of specialties including cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, general medicine, gynaecology and maternity, oncology, orthopaedics, urology and vascular surgery. Ashford Hospital has 9 operating theatres, 1 procedure room, 2 angiography labs, an emergency department, maternity services, 24/7 cardiac emergency centre and a 24 bed level 3 critical care unit.
If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the “Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance (ACHA) & Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) South Australian Branch – Nurses’ & Midwives – Enterprise Agreement 2024 (‘Agreement’ or ‘Enterprise Agreement’)” (salaries range between $42.37 -$53.04 per hour).
To Apply:
We look forward to receiving your application. Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to access our online application form. You will need an up to date resume and a cover letter to complete your application.
Applications Close: COB Friday 29 August 2025
Enquiries only:
Karinda Williamson, Nurse Unit Manager, Ashford Hospital, E karinda.williamson@acha.org.au