Clinical Nurses - Perioperative Services

Ashford Hospital - Clinical Nurses Perioperative Services 

Ashford Hospital are seeking to recruit experienced Registered Nurses into the busy Perioperative Services Department as Clinical Nurses, in both permanent part-time and fixed-term capacity:
• CN Gynae/ Obstetrics Job Share 0.6 - 0.8 FTE
• CN Urology 12 months Maternity Leave Cover 0.6 - 0.8 FTE

About the Role:

• Leading from the front, this position requires leadership and striving to help others to excel.
• The Clinical Nurse will take a hands-on clinical leadership role providing direction, support, supervision, teaching and clinical specialty direction for RN’s, EN’s and GNP’s, AIN’s and PSA’s.
• Be responsible for providing a high standard of evidence-based peri operative nursing care to individuals / patients of varying ages and cultural groups at Ashford Hospital
• Adhere to ACHA’s site policies and procedures, contribute to the efficient, effective and economic running of the peri operative service.
• Participate in working parties or committees (as required) demonstrate a commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement, through National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards (NSQHS), Workplace Health and Safety, achievement of hospital accreditation and always deliver a high standard of Customer service.
• Daily running of the Clinics
• Liaising with Specialists – establish and maintain an ongoing professional working relationship with Surgeons, assistants and Anaesthetist’s within these clinics.
• Advanced Clinical Competence in this specialty

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

About You:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Registered Nurse in Perioperative Services
• Established interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work well within a team.
• Adhere to the ACORN standards and proactively assess nursing care provided to ensure the best possible outcome is achieved for the individual / patient
• Enthusiasm and motivation, demonstrated strong leadership, enhancing a positive team culture
• Demonstrate awareness of cost containment by utilizing resources efficiently and maintaining Key performance indicator targets. Ensure imprest levels and supply of consumables are maintained.
• Order appropriate loan equipment, prosthetics.
• Maintain Interdepartmental relationships and communication.

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.

Ashford Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare.

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 $53.24 -$58.13 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. Please note, applications sent via email will not be considered.

Applications Close:      COB 17 April 2026

Enquiries Only:             Alyce Cooke, Nurse Unit Manager Theatres, Ashford Hospital, E: alyce.cooke@acha.org.au