Peri-Operative Registered Nurses | Floor Coordinator | Ashford Hospital

Ashford Hospital are recruiting for an experienced Registered Nurse who is seeking an opportunity to transition into a leadership role. This Clinical Nurse - Floor Coordinator position works in collaboration with the Perioperative Management Team, Perioperative Educator, Visiting Medical Officers and Clinical, Registered and Enrolled Nurses. This position reports directly to the Theatre NUM.

About the role:

• Liaise and collaborate, with direct lines of communication with the Perioperative Services Manager POSM, Theatre NUM, VMOs, Perioperative Staff, Patients and other key stakeholders
  
• Continuous evaluation/assessment of the Perioperative Department(s) to ensure adherence to session utilization, operative flow and process
  
• Appropriate management and coordination of adhoc and emergency procedures
  
• Appropriate management and coordination of SL, skill mix and clinic requirements
  
• Display clinical expertise and service excellence in a private healthcare setting
  
• Excellent time management and ability to lead staff in a manner that is encouraging and supportive
  
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of risk management, WHS and NSQHS Standards
  
• Support management and embrace change and new initiatives positively
  
• Ensure appropriate instrumentation/trays, equipment and consumables are available or sourced to meet the requirements of surgical sessions
  
• Provide guidance in the event of an incident and ensure the incident has been fully investigated, recorded in RISKMAN and corrective actions are instigated
  
• Contribute to QIPs and MARS Auditing requirements
  
• Understand conflict resolution management
  
• Consistently contribute to the team and be actively engaged with the organisation/associated professional bodies

ACHA Health offers:

• Increased take-home pay with access to salary sacrifice
  
• 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. Incorporating access to support services: Counselling, 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:

• Minimum two years' experience as a Registered Nurse
  
• Previous experience working within Perioperative environment, and/or surgical nursing
  
• Current Working With Children's Check (WWCC) and National Police Check (NPC)
  
• Demonstrated abilities in communication, teamwork, leadership, initiative and clinical comprehension

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.

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 $53.24 -$58.13 per hour).

To Apply:

We look forward to receiving your application. Please click on the 'Apply' button to access our online application form. Please provide a current resume and a cover letter to complete your application.

Applications Close: COB Friday 7 November 2025

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