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Registered Nurse (Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000) @ Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.

Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000OnsiteFull-time
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<ul> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Permanent Part-Time opportunity - 48.00 hours per fortnight</strong></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday </strong></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16.0px">Located at Melbourne</strong> <strong>Donor Centre, Victoria</strong></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Salary starting from $41.83 per hour + Penalties + Super + Salary Packaging and more</strong></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#800000"><strong><u>Discover life-giving possibilities</u> </strong></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#800000"><u><strong>About the role</strong></u></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Step into a rewarding role that directly impacts life-changing donations. Working with our generous donors, enjoy a more predictable, people-focused environment, with less hospital pressure and the chance to be a key part of the community.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">As a Registered Nurse, you will bring your fantastic customer-facing skills and passion to deliver an exceptional service, while working together to ensure Australia’s supply of blood products.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">A day in the centre could see you: </span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Greet and interview potential donors to understand their eligibility and suitability to donate</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Provide clinical oversight and guide other team members in the blood collection process</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Set up machines and collections equipment</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Manage adverse donor reactions by providing instructions and physical assistance</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Monitor donors post-donation and assist them to rebook for their next donation</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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 exceptional donor experience, you’ll need to be able to: </span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Occasionally lift between 9-22.7kgs</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Frequently stand, walk and bend to set up and pack down machines and blood products</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Utilise your expertise having completed a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and hold a current AHPRA registration</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Sunday, including weekends and afternoon shifts</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>To view the current operational hours for this centre, please check here: <a title="Original URL: https://www.lifeblood.com.au/donor-centre. Click or tap if you trust this link." href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifeblood.com.au%2Fdonor-centre&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cnlewy%40redcrossblood.org.au%7Cc43187f45d0748ae0c4d08de646bb396%7C957b3627a6294769908dff92d7d3323d%7C1%7C0%7C639058610892277656%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CBA4248LU3hsPKZfLmmdEP84P4CReWVFYsTjRJGdOKQ%3D&amp;reserved=0">Find a donor centre near you | Australian Red Cross Lifeblood</a> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#800000"><u><strong>Benefits and Wellbeing</strong></u></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We place our employee&apos;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. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the nation, you will have access to the following: </span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum 5 weeks annual leave (up to 6 weeks) </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Plus, many more! </span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#800000"><strong style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16.0px">Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW! </strong></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p>We’re proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer for 2026 and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us once your application has been reviewed. </p> <p> </p> <p>Have a question about the role or do you need support or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process? Email Sami, our AI Careers Assistant, at <a title="mailto:[email protected]" href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener">[email protected]</a>. Sami can help with common questions, and if your question needs more support, it will be escalated to our Talent Acquisition team.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Please note: we can’t accept applications sent directly to this email address.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><em>This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t be accepting applications from external recruitment agencies for this role. </em></p><div></div>

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