At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver exceptional patient care in a fast-paced Critical Care Unit.
- Company: Join ACHA Health, a leading private hospital group in South Australia.
- Benefits: Generous salary packaging, ongoing training, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Supportive team culture with promotional opportunities and a focus on professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in critical care while developing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Must have current AHPRA registration and 3 years of nursing experience.
The predicted salary is between 54.9 - 54.9 $ per hour.
Ashford Hospital is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our fast-paced and dynamic Critical Care Unit. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a challenging and rewarding environment. We welcome applications from nurses who are eager to develop their skills in intensive and critical care, with access to ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development.
About the role:
- Working in a busy cardiothoracic and general ICU
- Includes looking after post-operative cardiothoracic and general surgical patients, as well as patients with complex medical conditions, inclusive of dialysis, ventilation and non-invasive ventilation.
- Work in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams while delivering safe and patient-focused care.
- Opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals and a dynamic leadership team
- Promotional opportunities available in a growing organisation
- Competitive salary, favourable working conditions
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.
- 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:
- Current South Australian DHS Working with Children Clearance
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Minimum of 3 years Nursing Experience in High Acuity Surgical or Critical Care
- Demonstrated understanding of National Safety and Quality Service Standards
- Staff will be required to provide proof of immunity / vaccination to specified infectious diseases
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- 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
- Proven ability to effectively manage under pressure with competing demands
- Ability to work flexible hours
- 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. 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. Applications Close: COB Friday 23 October 2026.
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