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We are looking for a Reg Nurse to provide care in the Noarlunga Donor Centre.
About the role
Step into a rewarding role that directly impacts life‐changing donations. Working with donors, you will bring your customer‐facing skills and passion to deliver an exceptional service while ensuring Australia's supply of blood products.
- Greet and interview potential donors to assess eligibility and suitability to donate.
- Provide clinical oversight and guide team members during the blood collection process.
- Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests.
- Set up and operate collection machines and equipment.
- Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets.
- Manage adverse donor reactions by providing instructions and physical assistance.
- Monitor donors post‐donation and assist them in rebooking for their next visit.
Working hours
Permanent part‐time opportunity: 56 hours per fortnight across a rotating roster from Monday to Saturday. Shifts vary in length from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm and are scheduled within the centre's operating hours. Availability on Mondays and Wednesdays is mandatory.
Qualifications & requirements
- Occasionally lift between 9–22.7 kg.
- Frequently stand, walk and bend to set up and pack down machines and blood products.
- Hold a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and a current AHPRA registration.
- Flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster, including weekends and afternoon shifts.
Benefits and wellbeing
- Minimum 5 weeks annual leave (up to 6 weeks).
- Salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
- 14 weeks paid parental leave – no waiting period for either parent.
- Dedicated employee assistance programme – Sonder, accessible 24/7 via app.
- Many more benefits.
Applications close by 16th Jan at 11:59pm.
Apply NOW!
DS Registered Nurse in Trigg employer: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Melbourne. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities while contributing to meaningful projects that make a real difference in the community. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing through impactful storytelling and media engagement.
Contact Details:
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Recruitment Team
