Registered Nurse

• Permanent Part-Time opportunity - 60.00 hours per fortnight
• Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday 
• Located at Edgewater Donor Centre, Western Australia
• Salary starting from $41.83 per hour  + 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

 

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.

 

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.

 

A day in the centre could see you: 

 

• Greet and interview potential donors to understand their eligibility and suitability to donate
• Provide clinical oversight and guide other team members in the blood collection process
• Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests
• Set up machines and collections equipment
• Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets
• 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 exceptional donor experience, you’ll need to be able to: 

 

• Occasionally lift between 9-22.7kgs
• Frequently stand, walk and bend to set up and pack down machines and blood products
• Minimum 1 year post-registration experience as a Registered Nurse
• Utilise your expertise having completed a Bachelor of Nursing and hold a current AHPRA registration
• Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Sunday, including weekends and afternoon shifts

 

To view the current operational hours for this centre, please check here: Find a donor centre near you | Australian Red Cross Lifeblood 

 

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 <