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Graduate Enrolled Nurse

Graduate Enrolled Nurse

Australian Red Cross LifebloodCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
9 days ago
Job description

Overview

Graduate Enrolled Nurse role at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood – Feb 2026 commencement. Ongoing part-time role, 70 hours over 10 shifts per fortnight. Location : Civic Donor Centre (Plasma only). Salary : $35.71 per hour + Penalties (if applicable) + Super + Salary Packaging.

Eligibility : The Enrolled Nurse Program is offered to graduates who have completed a Bachelor of Nursing Program or equivalent between June 2025 and December 2025.

Responsibilities

  • Greet and interview potential donors to understand their eligibility and suitability to donate
  • Insert and remove needles safely to collect plasma
  • Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests
  • Set up and manage plasma
  • Manage adverse donor reactions by providing instructions and physical assistance
  • Occasionally lift between 9–22.7 kg
  • Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Saturday / Sunday, including weekends and afternoon shifts

Graduate Nurse Program

Our Graduate Nurse Program is designed to support newly registered nurses to build clinical confidence and leadership skills as they transition from study to professional practice. It includes :

  • A balance between on-the-job practice and online (in-centre) class schedules
  • Three additional learning modules to :
  • Build Lifeblood leadership capabilities
  • Deepen clinical confidence through Day in the Life experiences
  • Drive local continuous improvement projects
  • Build business acumen through internal and external professional development sessions

    • Day-to-Day Experiences

  • Greet and interview donors
  • Carry out plasma collection activities
  • Support donor safety and comfort

    • Benefits and Wellbeing

  • Minimum 5 weeks annual leave (up to 6 weeks)
  • Salary packaging options up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
  • 14 weeks paid parental leave
  • Employee assistance program (Sonder) available 24 / 7 via app
  • Plus, many more benefits

    • Application and Contact

    We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us after your application is reviewed and assessed. Applications close on 27 October 2025; successful applicants commence on 13 February 2026.

    If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to Susanna Bugden, Early Careers Program Manager — bugden@redcrossblood.org.au. Please note we cannot accept applications sent directly to this email; use the online portal to apply.

    Senioriy level

  • Entry level

    • Employment type

  • Part-time

    • Job function

  • Health Care Provider
  • Industries : Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices, and Non-profit Organizations

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