Donor Centre Registered Nurse – Flexible Part-Time Impact

Lifeblood; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave (up to 6)

Salary packaging options

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Employee assistance program (Sonder)

Circle Back Initiative Employer

Job summary

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is seeking a Registered Nurse for a fixed-term part-time role at the Cheltenham Donor Centre, VIC. The position offers a predictable, donor-focused environment and contributes to Australia’s blood supply.

You will greet donors, oversee the collection process, perform routine tests, set up equipment, and manage donor safety. A Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration is required, and valid driver’s licence is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and current AHPRA registration.
• Strong customer-facing skills and empathy.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interview potential donors to understand eligibility.
• Provide clinical oversight and guide team in blood collection.
• Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests.
• Set up machines and collections equipment.
• Insert and remove needles safely to collect blood products.
• Manage adverse donor reactions with instructions and assistance.
• Monitor donors post-donation and rebook for next donation.

Skills

Nursing

Customer service

Patient care

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is seeking a Registered Nurse for a fixed-term part-time role at the Cheltenham Donor Centre, VIC. The position offers a predictable, donor-focused environment and contributes to Australia’s blood supply.

You will greet donors, oversee the collection process, perform routine tests, set up equipment, and manage donor safety. A Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration is required, and valid driver’s licence is advantageous.