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* 2026 Graduate Registered Nurse Program – Feb 2026 commencement
* Ongoing full‑time role, 40 hours per fortnight
* Salary $40.81 per hour + Penalties (if applicable) + Super + Salary Packaging
* Location : Hervey Bay Donor Centre
Are you a Graduate Registered Nurse who is excited to develop your nursing career in a specialised environment, utilising your nursing skills, your passion for caring and desire to develop your leadership skills? If so, we want you to join our team
Our 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
* Build strong business acumen through internal and external professional development sessions
Your day‑to‑day experiences in our donor centre could see you;
* 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 9–22.7kg
* Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Saturday/Sunday, including weekends and afternoon shifts
During our 12‑month Graduate Nurse Program, our graduates will be supported by the Graduate Nurse Manager and Lifeblood Mentor Community. Our mentors will provide encouragement, resources and support for our graduates as well as coach, influence and shape professional nursing practices. They will help our graduates reach their professional goals within their first year of employment at Lifeblood, as well as help our graduates navigate their new nursing environment.
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.
* 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
Eligibility for the graduate program
The Registered Nurse Program is offered to graduates who have completed a Bachelor of Nursing Program or equivalent between June 2025 to Dec 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.
Successful applicants will commence on the 13th of Feb 2026.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us. For further enquires reach out to Susanna Bugden, Early Careers Program Managers
Please note we cannot accept applications sent directly to this email – please use the online portal to apply.
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