Registered Nurse - Perioperative
Perioperative Registered Nurses - Ashford Hospital
Ashford Hospital is seeking to recruit experienced Registered Nurses to join our Peri-Operative department. A fantastic opportunity in the private healthcare community for highly motivated candidates with extensive skill sets and sound knowledge of the standards pertaining to Peri-Operative Nursing.
About the role:
- Two years minimum experience as a Registered Nurse in a Peri-Operative environment
- Current South Australian DHS Working with Children Clearance
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Ability to lead by example, demonstrating the professionalism and culture of Ashford Hospital
- Committed to continuous quality improvement
- Committed to provision of quality Nursing care, Education and customer service
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated understanding of National Safety and Quality Service Standards, ACHA policies and procedures
- Proven ability to effectively manage under pressure with competing demands
- Positive attitude towards leadership, and potential management skills
- Salary range $42.37 - $53.04 based on ACHA - Nurses and Midwives - Enterprise Agreement - 2024
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 Administration management team
- Ongoing training & professional development opportunities, access to paid study leave
- Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance by negotiation
- A supportive team environment, working alongside passionate & dedicated professionals
- A valued member of a cohesive private hospital community, where our employees are more than a number
- A passion for excellence - be a part of delivering a private experience for patients, doctors and staff
- You can expect integrity, transparency, accountability, loyalty and respect in relationships
Working towards a collective purpose - We work together for better care
About you:
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Able to complete work in a timely and professional manner
- Leads by example, has a positive attitude and is willing to be a mentor to junior staff
- Is motivated, hardworking and experienced in working in a fast-paced environment
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills
- Is committed to continuous quality improvement and delivering exceptional patient care
- Has a desire for further learning and continuing professional development
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 $38.79 -$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. For any questions, please contact acharecruitment@acha.org.au
Applications Close: COB Friday 19 September 2025
For further enquiries: Alyce Cooke, Theatre Nurse Unit Manager, Ashford Hospital,