DS Registered Nurse

• Permanent Full-Time opportunity - 76.00 hours per fortnight
• Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday 
•  Travel through vibrant regional South Australia on our mobile Donor Unit & centre based in Port Adelaide, SA
• Salary starting from $41.83 per hour + Penalties + 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

Join our Mobile Donor Centre Team in Adelaide! Travel through vibrant regional South Australia and help the community collect life-saving donations.  We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team and support our regional donors in a unique working environment.  Working with our generous donors, enjoy a more predictable, people-focused environment, with less hospital pressure and the chance to be a key part of the community.

As a Registered Nurse, you will bring your fantastic customer-facing skills and passion to deliver an exceptional service, while working together to ensure Australia’s supply of blood products.

What We’re Looking For:

Travel Requirements:

• Comfortable with long car and plane travel.

• Ability to travel away from home for multiple nights per week (up to 3-4 nights) on a rotational basis, approximately 8-12 weeks within a 3-month period.

• Full driver’s license is required.

• A mix of 10-hour and 8-hour shifts, including regional travel.

• Travel across various regions of South Australia to engage directly with our donors and make a meaningful impact on local communities.

• Our regional donors truly value the Lifeblood DMU visits, which occur every 3 months, so building strong relationships with donors is key.

• A friendly, confident personality with excellent interpersonal skills will help you forge lasting connections.

Role Responsibilities:

• Greet and interview potential donors in regional SA to assess their eligibility and suitability to donate.

• Provide clinical oversight and guide team members through the blood collection process.

• Conduct routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests.

• Set up machines and collection equipment.

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

• Manage adverse donor reactions, offering guidance and physical assistance.

• Monitor donors post-donation and assist with rebooking for future donations.

Key Requirements:

• Comfortable with regional travel (car and flights) and overnight stays up to 4 days at a time.

• Flexible to work varied shifts on a rotating roster, including weekends and afternoon shifts.

• Strong ability to connect with donors and build lasting relationships.

• A collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive environment.

• Completed a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and hold a current AHPRA registration.

• Comfortable working independently, sometimes as the sole RN with support from Nursing Assistants.

• Physical requirements: occasionally lifting between 9-22.7kgs and frequently standing, walking, and bending to set up and pack down machines.

• Driver’s license required.

Our Paid, flexible, and self-paced training program with a balance of on-the-job practice and online learning to support you every step of the way.

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. 

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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.