DS Registered Nurse

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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!

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