Registered Nurse - Townsville Donor Centre

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Date: 20 Jul 2026

Search suburb or city: Garbutt, QLD, AU, 4814

Company: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

  • Fixed Term Part-Time opportunity - 56.00 hours
  • Varied shift lengths - Monday to Sunday 
  • Located at Townsville Donor Centre, Queensland
  • Salary starting from $41.83 per hour + Penalties (if applicable) + 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, you'll enjoy a more predictable, people-focused environment, with less hospital pressure and the opportunity to build meaningful connections with your community.

As a Registered Nurse, you'll use your clinical expertise alongside your exceptional customer service skills to deliver a safe and positive donor experience. Every day, you'll meet a diverse range of donors, from first-time donors who may be nervous about donating, to regular donors committed to helping save lives.


You'll play an important role in creating an experience that is welcoming, efficient and supportive, ensuring donors feel valued while respecting the time they have generously given. Working with modern collection equipment, digital systems and technology, you'll also continue developing your skills through our structured Inspire Training Program, combining practical clinical training with on-the-job experience.

 

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 plasma (and a smidge of whole blood)
  • Manage adverse donor reactions by providing instructions and physical assistance
  • Monitor donors post-donation and assist them to rebook for their next donation

 

Our Inspire Training Program provides paid, structured training that combines practical clinical experience, online learning and on-the-job support to help build your confidence and expertise throughout your training journey. 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
  • Utilise your expertise having completed a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and hold a current AHPRA registration
  • Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Sunday, including weekends, mornings and afternoon shifts
  • Be available to work shifts from and between 06:15am and 08:00pm 
  • Have your own vehicle and driver's licence. If applicable

 

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 
  • Plus, many more! 

 

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW! 

 

We’re proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer for 2026 and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us once your application has been reviewed. 

 

Have a question about the role or do you need support or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process? Email Sami, our AI Careers Assistant, at careers@redcrossblood.org.au. Sami can help with common questions, and if your question needs more support, it will be escalated to our Talent Acquisition team.

  

Please note: we can’t accept applications sent directly to this email address.

 

This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t be accepting applications from external recruitment agencies for this role.