Clinical Nurse - Emergency Department

Ashford Hospital - Clinical Nurse

• Emergency Department
• 0.7 FTE (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
• Generous salary packaging opportunities

Ashford Hospital Emergency Department is seeking applications from enthusiastic, highly motivated, qualified and experienced Registered Nurses with a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience, with at least 3 years within an Emergency Care setting.

As a Clinical Nurse, you will support the Nurse Unit Manager in leading, coaching and mentoring junior staff in providing excellent Emergency Care to our patients through evidenced based practice.

About the role:

• Develop a professional portfolio such as WHS, Education and Training, Leadership and Quality improvement
• Work in partnership with the NUM to provide leadership and support to the team
• As part of the leadership team for the Emergency Department provide guidance to staff on clinical issues, National Standards and relevant legislation
• Assist the NUM in the role out of changes and consolidation of clinical practice
• Be accountable for the management of human, material and physical resources ensuring ward budget needs are met
• Participate in the formation of rosters
• Work effectively as part of a team

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:

• APHRA Registration
• A post Graduate Qualification in Emergency Nursing is desirable
• South Australian DHS Working with Children Clearance
• Excellent Customer service and Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent time management and Organisational skills
• Ability to lead staff in manner that is encouraging and supportive
• Ability to demonstrate resilience
• Values team work and leads by example
• Willingness to undertake quality improvement projects

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 $56.70-$60.17 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 Monday 3 August 2026

Enquiries only: Sarah Tucker, Nurse Unit Manager Emergency, Ashford Hospital, E ••••@acha.org.au