Overview Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is recruiting for a Nursing Assistant at the Hobart Donor Centre.
This permanent part-time opportunity offers varied shifts across a rotating roster, with salary starting from $32.31 per hour plus penalties, super and salary packaging.
The role supports donors throughout their donation journey, with full training provided.
Discover life-giving possibilities Responsibilities Greet and interview potential donors to assess their eligibilityPerform routine blood pressure and haemoglobin testsSet up machines and collection equipmentSafely insert and remove needles to collect blood, plasma, or plateletsMonitor donors post-donation and assist with rebookingWarmly welcome donors and assist with paperworkPrepare and serve food and beverages at the refreshment barWork collaboratively to achieve daily collection targets What you'll need A passion for delivering an exceptional donor experienceComfort working with needles, blood, and biological productsThe ability to frequently stand, walk, and bend during your shiftPhysical capability to lift items between 9-22.7 kgFlexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and afternoon shifts (Thursdays & Fridays are a requirement)A positive attitude and strong team spiritWillingness to complete our paid, flexible, self-paced training program (approx. 10 weeks full-time) Benefits and Wellbeing We place our employees' well-being at the forefront and celebrate diversity.
We are an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and a menopause-friendly organisation.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 entertainment14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parentEmployee assistance program - Sonder (24/7 access via app)Plus, many more benefitsIs Lifeblood your reason?
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