Nursing Assistant - Coffs Harbour

• Permanent, part-time opportunity - 42 hours & 7 shifts per fortnight
• Weekends and Afternoon shifts included
• Located at Coffs Harbour Donor Centre, NSW

Helping healthy happy donors save lives

Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. Our purpose is simple: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes.   

About the role   

We're on the lookout for a dynamic individual with exceptional customer service skills to join our team at the Coffs Harbour Donor Centre. If you've got great people skills and a real passion for helping others, we want to hear from you! 

You'll be there for our donors every step of the way, making sure they have a great experience.  

Here's what a typical day might look like: 

• Greet and interview potential donors to understand their eligibility and suitability 
• Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests 
• Set up machines, various tubing and collection bags 
• Insert and remove needles safely to collect blood and plasma
• Monitor donors post-donation and assist them to rebook for their next donation 
• Help create an awesome donor experience that keeps them coming back for more!

No prior experience in blood collection is needed, 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:  

• Attend 42 hours across 7 shifts per fortnight
• Be available for a variety of shifts inclusive of weekends and afternoons
• Utilise your amazing communication skills 
• Support and foster a fantastic team culture 
• Occasionally lift between 9-22.7kgs 
• Frequently stand, walk and bend to set up and pack down machines and blood products 
• Utilise your background in customer service and thrive in our dynamic environment, where your skills will be key to delivering exceptional results. 

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 employee's 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 and discover a career filled with life-changing possibilities. 

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

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