Job description:
Permanent Part-Time opportunity - ***** hours per fortnight
Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Friday (Occasional Saturdays)
Located at Ballarat Donor Centre & Mobile Donor Unit
Salary starting from $***** per hour + Penalties + Super + Salary Packaging and more
Discover life-giving possibilities
Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it's an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.
About the role
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join the West Victoria Donor Centre team with fantastic customer-facing experience and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional service to our donors. As a Registered Nurse, you will support our donors through their donation process while working collaboratively to achieve collection targets.
Working at the Donor Centre could see you:
Building strong connections with Local communities
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, plasma, and platelets
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
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:
Occasionally lift between ******kgs
Frequently stand, walk and bend to set up and pack down machines and blood products
Use your nursing expertise and hold a current AHPRA registration.
Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Friday (Occasional Saturdays)
The role will require working at our static Donor centre and also occasionally on the Donor Mobile unit which will include regional travel to locations such as Swan Hill, Echuca, Seymour, Maryborough, Hamilton, Horsham, Ararat, Colac and Torquay. A Lifeblood vehicle will be provided for travel purposes to be collected from our Ballarat Donor Centre. While working as part of the Mobile Unit team additional allowances up to $113 per overnight stay are applicable as per our enterprise agreement.
Benefits and Wellbeing
We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia's menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.
In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the nation, you will have access to the following:
Minimum 5 weeks annual leave (up to 6 weeks)
Access to 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
Our dedicated employee assistance program – Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
Plus, many more
Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW
We are a **** 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 toRachel .
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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood's Talent Acquisition team. We won't accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.
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