Job Description

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.

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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.

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About the role:

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

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- Increased take-home pay with access to salary sacrifice, enabling you to pay less tax on your income
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- Friendly, inclusive workplace culture and supportive management team
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- Ongoing training & professional development opportunities, access to paid study leave
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- Adaptable working arrangements for work-life balance by negotiation
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- Employee benefits including - discounted gym memberships, private health insurance and access to free Employee Assistance Program.
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- 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
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- A supportive team environment, working alongside passionate & dedicated professionals
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- A valued member of a cohesive private hospital community
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- A passion for excellence - be part of delivering a private experience for patients, doctors and staff
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- You can expect integrity, transparency, accountability, loyalty and respect in relationships
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About you:

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

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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.

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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).

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Applications Close: COB Monday 3 August 2026

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Enquiries only: Sarah Tucker, Nurse Unit Manager Emergency, Ashford Hospital, E

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📌 Clinical Nurse - Emergency Department (South Australia)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 South Australia