Registered Nurses - Critical Care Unit

Healthscope Hospitals; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging opportunities

Paid study leave

Flexible working arrangements

Discounted gym memberships

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ashford Hospital is seeking highly motivated Registered Nurses to join our fast-paced Critical Care Unit (ICU). This role covers post-operative cardiothoracic and general surgical patients, with opportunities to develop in intensive care through education, mentorship, and professional development.

We offer flexible work arrangements, salary packaging opportunities, ongoing training, and a supportive leadership team in a private hospital setting within Adelaide.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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, whilstdeliveringsafe 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

Skills

Nursing

Critical care

Communication skills

Leadership

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Current AHPRA Registration

Current South Australian DHS Working with Children Clearance

Job description

Ashford Hospital - Registered Nurses - Critical Care Unit

Critical Care Unit

Permanent Part Time/ Full time

Generous salary packaging opportunities

Ashford Hospital are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse 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. A fantastic opportunity in the private healthcare community for candidates wishing to pursue a career in Intensive/Critical Care Nursing.

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, whilstdeliveringsafe 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.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:

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 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 $43.86 -$54.90 per hour).

Applications Close: COB Friday 23 October 2026

Enquiries only: Amy Thompson, ACHA HR Officer, E: [e-mail]