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• Permanent, part-time opportunity - 56 hours a fortnight,
• Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Saturday
• Located at Ballarat Donor Centre and Donor Mobile Units, VIC

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: to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.  

About the role 

Our Ballarat Donor Centre and Donor Mobile Units are seeking a Registered Nurse with fantastic customer-facing experience and a genuine passion to deliver 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. A day in the centre could see you:  

• Greet and interview potential donors to understand their eligibility and suitability to donate 
• Complete routine blood pressure and hemoglobin 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:  

• Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Saturday, with availability to work on our Donor Mobile Units and be away for a week at a time every 3 to 4 weeks
• Occasionally lift between 9-22.7kgs 
• 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 

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 well-being 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 coverage with fantastic corporate benefit
• Discounted access to 1,430+ gyms & pools all over Australia
• Employee Assistance Program; Free, 24/7, and confidential health, safety and well-being support
• Discounts and benefits with selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants eyewear, and more

Excited to join us? Apply now and discover a career filled with life-changing possibilities. 

Next steps  

When it comes to recruitment we like to move fast, this means we progress suitable candidates through the hiring process as soon as we can. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed.  

If selected, you’ll be required to complete a few background checks and we’ll help you through this process. 

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us. 

For further details on this position, please contact Sophie Eberhardt on seberhardt@redcrossblood.org.au.