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Ashford Hospital - Peri-Operative Registered Nurse

• Scrub/Scout

• Part time / Full-time / Casual roles

• Generous salary packaging opportunities

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.

Experience in the following specialities:

• Hepatobiliary

• Endoscopy

• Colorectal

• General

• Orthopaedics

• Oral-Maxillofacial / Dental

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

• Employee benefits including – discounted gym memberships, private health insurance and access to free Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support

• 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 $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. For any questions, please contact [email protected]

Applications Close: COB Friday 17 July 2026

For further enquiries: Alyce Cooke, Theatre Nurse Unit Manager, Ashford Hospital, E: [email protected]