Registered Midwife - Maternity

ACHA

Adelaide, SA

Nursing—Midwifery, Neonatal, SCN, and NICU (Healthcare and Medical)

Full-time

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Registered Midwives - Ashford Maternity

Ashford Hospital is now taking applications for a variety of positions within our busy and renowned maternity unit. The maternity unit at Ashford Hospital is currently responsible for the delivery of over 1,350 babies per year, making it the busiest private maternity service in South Australia. It boasts 7 delivery suites, a 20-bed postnatal ward, and provision for up to 12 babies in our Level 5 Special Care Nursery.

This is a fantastic opportunity in the private healthcare community for highly motivated candidates with extensive skill sets and sound knowledge of the standards pertaining to midwifery nursing. There has never been a better time to join ACHA’s private hospital community.

About the role:

South Australian DHS Working with Children Clearance

Current AHPRA Registration

Two years’ minimum experience as a Registered Midwife

Demonstrated understanding of National Safety and Quality Service Standards

Sound knowledge of Midwifery standards and the SA Perinatal Practice guidelines

Ability to work as a patient advocate and operate as part of a high-functioning team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills,

Proven ability to effectively manage under pressure with competing demands

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 and professional development opportunities, access to paid study leave

Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance by negotiation

Employee benefits include discounted gym memberships, private health insurance, and access to a 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 and 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:

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, gynecology and maternity, oncology, orthopedics, urology, and vascular surgery. Ashford Hospital has 9 operating theaters, 1 procedure room, 2 angiography labs, an emergency department, maternity services, a 24/7 cardiac emergency center, 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) and Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) South Australian Branch – Nurses’ and Midwives – Enterprise Agreement 2024 (‘Agreement’ or ‘Enterprise Agreement’)” (salaries range between $42.37 and $53.04 per hour).

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.

Applications Close: COB Friday, 29 August 2025

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Enquiries only: Karinda Williamson, Nurse Unit Manager, Ashford Hospital, E karinda.williamson@acha.org.au