Registered Nurse - Travelling Regional Victoria
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Role Details
Permanent part-time opportunity - 40 hours per fortnight across 2 weeks a month
Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Saturday
Location: Donor Mobile Unit locations across regional VIC
Salary: Starting from $40.81 per hour + Penalties + Super + Salary Packaging and more
About Lifeblood
Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career; it's an opportunity to be part of something meaningful. Our purpose is simple: life-giving donations for life-changing outcomes. We aim to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.
Role Responsibilities
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Donor Mobile Unit team in regional Victoria with excellent customer-facing skills and a passion for delivering exceptional donor service. Your role will include:
* Greeting and interviewing potential donors to assess eligibility
* Conducting routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests
* Setting up machines, tubing, and collection bags
* Safely inserting and removing needles for blood, plasma, and platelet collection
* Providing clinical oversight and guiding team members during blood collection
* Managing adverse donor reactions with instructions and assistance
* Monitoring donors post-donation and scheduling rebookings
Requirements
You should have:
* Ability to occasionally lift between 9-22.7 kg
* Ability to stand, walk, and bend frequently
* Current AHPRA registration and nursing expertise
* Flexibility to work varied shifts on a rotating roster from Monday to Saturday
* Valid driver's license
Travel and Benefits
This role is permanent part-time, with 40 hours per fortnight, involving regional travel to locations such as Swan Hill, Echuca, Seymour, and others. A Lifeblood vehicle will be provided for travel from our Melbourne Processing Centre. Additional allowances are available as per our enterprise agreement.
Work Environment & Benefits
We foster a diverse, inclusive environment prioritizing wellbeing. Benefits include:
* Salary packaging options up to $15,900
* Additional annual leave options
* Discounted private health cover
* Access to over 1,430 gyms and pools nationwide
* Employee Assistance Program
* Discounts with retail outlets, attractions, and more
Next Steps
We encourage early applications as we review submissions promptly. We are committed to responding to all applicants and will inform you of the outcome after review. For questions or adjustments during the recruitment process, contact Sophie Eberhardt at onseberhardt@redcrossblood.org.au. Applications sent directly to this email will not be accepted.
For more information about our recruitment process or FAQs, please click here.
This vacancy is managed by Lifeblood's Talent Engagement team. We do not accept candidates from external recruitment agencies for this role.
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