Registered Nurse

About the role

If you’re a Registered Nurse or recent Graduate looking to provide life changing outcomes in an environment where you are surrounded by people who are wanting to make a positive impact on the surrounding community then this opportunity is perfect for you. Lifeblood is looking for passionate RN's with fantastic customer-facing experience to deliver the best service to our donors!

Hear from one of our employees Leisa, speak about what its like to work for Lifeblood :

A day in the centre could see you :

• Greet and interview potential donors to understand their eligibility and suitability to donate
• Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests
• Set up machines, various tubing and collection bags
• Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets
• Provide clinical oversight and guide other team members in the blood collection process
• Manage adverse donor reactions by providing instructions and physical assistance
• Monitor donors post-donation and assist them to rebook for their next donation

Besides having a real passion to deliver an amazing donor experience, you’ll need to be able to :

• Occasionally lift between 9-22.7kgs
• Frequently stand, walk and bend to set up and pack down machines and blood products
• Use your nursing expertise and hold a current AHPRA registration.
• Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Saturday
• Have your own vehicle and driver's licence.

Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing

We’re a diverse and inclusive bunch. We’re proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As part of the Lifeblood team, you’ll have access to :

• A range of salary packaging benefits including the option to package up to $15,900 of your salary
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Discounted private health cover with fantastic corporate benefit
• Discounted access to 1,430+ gyms & pools all over Australia
• Employee Assistance Program; Free, 24 / 7 and confidential health, safety and wellbeing support
• Discounts and benefits with selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants eyewear and more

Excited about this opportunity? Apply now.

Next steps

When it comes to recruitment we like to move fast, this means we progress suitable candidates through the hiring process as soon as we can. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed.

If selected, you’ll be required to complete a few background checks and we’ll help you through this process. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.

For further details on this position, please contact Svet on

• or Donor Centre Manager, Tina, on

Please note : applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted

This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Engagement team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.

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