Donation Specialist Nursing Coordinator

• Exciting new nursing specialist role at DonateLife VictoriaPart-time opportunity offering 32 hours per week
• Multiple positions 
• Based at Vic Health Service/Carlton location
• This is your opportunity to find a life-giving purpose

Donatelife Victoria (DLV), under the direction of Australian Organ and Tissue Authority, works to maximise access for Australians to organ and tissue donation and transplantation through the implementation of national strategies and best practices. DLV works directly with 20 Victorian hospitals to ensure Victorians are able to fulfil their wishes to donate and that organ donation is an integral part of quality end of life care in Victoria. DLV is affiliated with the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (Lifeblood).
 
DonateLife Victoria has an inspiring opportunity for you  
Having successfully increased donation services within this sector, DLV is now seeking experienced professionals with a history of excellence in clinical practice who thrive on making a difference to save and enhance lives. 
 
Working as part of the DLV team of professionals, you will coordinate organ donation activity and work with the hospital teams to support all aspects of organ and tissue donation. As a key resource in organ and tissue donation, this role provides a great deal of autonomy and the opportunity to liaise and build professional relationships with a variety of clinical and non-clinical stakeholders.
 
Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for;

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Nursing Division 1 (General) 
• Post graduate qualifications in critical care 
• Experience in senior nursing leadership position 
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and an illustration of continued professional development
• High level of interpersonal, relationship management skills and a proven capacity to work collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical stakeholders at multiple levels
• Outstanding teamwork skills to support the achievement of shared goals
• An excellent communicator who is capable of working independently and able to identify, assess and resolve problems creating positive value outcomes
• Available to work 24/7 shift work roster and travel to attend hospitals throughout Victoria (including working away from home as required)
• A current driver’s licence

 
This part-time position (32 hours) has an extensive orientation and training program as well as ongoing support to ensure that you are successful in your role. We are looking at recruiting at multiple Victorian Health Services located in Melbourne.
 
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. Whether it’s workplace safety or work/life balance, we look after our employees’ varying needs.   
Excited to join us? Apply now and discover a career filled with life-giving possibilities.
 
Next steps
If all of the information above has got you excited about applying for this role and you meet the requirements of the position, then we would love for you to apply. 
 
We will start screening applications as soon as they come in so, if you're interested, please apply as soon as possible.
  
For further details on this position please contact Nina on 0417606716. Alternatively, you can send an email to donatelife@redcrossblood.org.au.