DS Registered Nurse

• Permanent full-time opportunity - 76 hours per fortnight 

• Work at our Regent Arcade Donor Centre & Pop Up Donor Centres, accross scenic South Australia (Monday to Sunday)

• Salary starting from $40.81 per hour + Penalties + Super + travel allowance + 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

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join the South Australia Pop-Up Donor Centre team travelling accross regional South Australia with fantastic customer-facing experience and a genuine passion for delivering 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. 

 Working at the Pop-Up Centre could see you: 

• Travelling to different Regional Locations in South Australia as well as working at our Regent Arcade Donor Centre
• Collaborating closely with a small but supportive team
• Building strong connections with Local communities
• Greet and interview potential donors to understand their eligibility and suitability to donate
• Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin 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 comfortable travelling across regional South Australia via Car and or Plane and stay overnight (accomodation provided) for up to nights at a time.
• Hold a Valid Australian Driver's License with no restrictions
• 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.
• Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Sunday

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 
• Plus, many more! 

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW! 

We are a 2025 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. For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to Rachel OShea via raoshea@redcrossblood.org.au. 

If you want to know more about our recruitment process or to check out our FAQ's, please click here 

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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.