DS Registered Nurse

Australian Red Cross LifebloodCity of Frankston, Victoria, Australia

14 days ago

Job description

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Program Highlights

2026 Graduate Registered Nurse Program – Feb 2026 commencement
Ongoing full‑time role, 58 hours per fortnight
Salary $40.81 per hour plus penalties (if applicable), super, and salary packaging
Location : Frankston Donor Centre

Are you a Graduate Registered Nurse who is excited to develop your nursing career in a specialised environment, utilising your nursing skills, passion for caring, and desire to develop leadership skills? If so, we want you to join our team!

Graduate Nurse Program

Here at Lifeblood, we have designed a Graduate Nurse Program to support newly registered nurses build clinical confidence and strong leadership skills as they transition from study to professional practice.

A balance between on‑the‑job practice and online (in‑centre) class schedules to set you up for success in your graduate nursing year.

Three additional learning modules to build Lifeblood leadership capabilities, deepen clinical confidence through “Day in the Life” experiences, drive local continuous improvement projects, and build strong business acumen through internal and external professional development sessions.

Your day‑to‑day experiences in our donor centre could include :

Greet and interview potential donors to understand their eligibility and suitability to donate.

Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets.

Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests.

Set up and manage plasma and platelet machines and whole blood collections.

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.

Benefits and Wellbeing

Minimum 5 weeks annual leave (up to 6 weeks).

Access to salary packaging – 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 program – Sonder, 24 / 7 access via app.

Plus, many more!

Eligibility for the graduate program

The Registered Nurse Programme is open to graduates who have completed a Bachelor of Nursing Program or equivalent between June 2025 and December 2025.

Excited about this opportunity? Apply now!

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.

Applications close on the 5th November 2025. Successful applicants will commence on the 13th February 2026.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us. For further enquiries, contact Susanna Bugden, Early Careers Program Manager (bugden@redcrossblood.org.au).

Please note we cannot accept applications sent directly to this email; please use the online portal to apply.

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Registered Nurse • City of Frankston, Victoria, Australia