Company: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
Permanent part-time opportunity - 48 hours per fortnight
We're expanding our team to support our increased operation hours from 20 Jan 2025
Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Saturday
Located at Darwin Donor Centre, NT
Helping healthy happy donors save lives!
Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career; it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. Our purpose is simple: life-giving donations, for life-changing outcomes.
About the role
We're on the lookout for a Registered Nurse to join our team at the Darwin Donor Centre. If you've got great people skills and a real passion for helping others, we want to hear from you!
As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll be there for our donors every step of the way, making sure they have a great experience.
Here's what a typical day might look like:
* 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 and plasma
* 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
* Help create an awesome donor experience that keeps them coming back for more!
Training and Requirements
Our paid and flexible self-paced training program has a balance between on-the-job practice and online class schedules to ensure that you are well supported. Besides having a real passion to deliver an amazing donor experience, you’ll need to be able to:
* Attend 48 hours across 7 shifts per fortnight (additional shifts may be available)
* Be available for a variety of shifts inclusive of weekends and afternoons
* Support and foster a fantastic team culture
* Occasionally lift between 9-22.7kgs
* Frequently stand, walk and bend to set up and pack down machines and blood products
* Hold a current AHPRA registration
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 employees' wellbeing 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 benefits
* 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 and discover a career filled with life-changing possibilities.
Next steps
When it comes to recruitment, we progress suitable candidates through the hiring process as soon as we can, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as you're able to. 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.
For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to Tom Do on
Please note: applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted.
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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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