Nursing Assistant - Newcastle

• Permanent part-time opportunities - 46 hours, 7 shifts per fortnight

• Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday 

• Located at Newcastle Donor Centre and Mobile Donor Centre, NSW

About the role   

Our Newcastle Donor Centre and Mobile Donor Centre is seeking a Donor Services Nursing Assistant (Phlebotomist) who has fantastic customer-facing experience and a genuine passion to deliver an exceptional service to our donors. As a Nursing Assistant, 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 haemoglobin tests 

• Set up machines, various tubing and collection bags 

• Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets 

• 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. There is also an opportunity to enrol and gain a Certificate III in Pathology.

Besides having a real passion to deliver an amazing 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 

• Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Sunday

We have multiple roles available for our Nursing Assistant position at Lifeblood Newcastle, please don't hesitate to reach out for additional information as required!

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. 

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 wellbeing 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 cover 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 wellbeing support
• Discounts and benefits with selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants eyewear and more

Excited about this opportunity? Apply now. 

Next steps  

When it comes to recruitment, we progress suitable candidates through the hiring process as soon as we can, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as you're able to. 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.

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 Tom Do on tdo@redcrossblood.org.au.

Please note: applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted