DS Registered Nurse

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood; Stirling; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging for living expenses

14 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance programme

Additional benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a DS Registered Nurse to join their team in Stirling, Australia. This part-time role involves providing care in the Noarlunga Donor Centre, ensuring donor safety, and managing the blood collection process. You will be responsible for greeting donors, conducting health assessments, and monitoring post-donation. A Bachelor of Nursing and AHPRA registration are necessary. The position offers flexible shifts and competitive benefits including annual leave and parental leave.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration required.
• Flexible to work varied shifts including weekends and afternoons.
• Ability to occasionally lift between 9–22.7 kg.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interview potential donors to assess eligibility.
• Provide clinical oversight during the blood collection process.
• Insert and remove needles to collect blood, plasma, and platelets.
• Monitor donors post-donation.

Skills

Customer-facing skills

Clinical oversight

Adverse reaction management

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)

Job description

Join to apply for the DS Registered Nurse role at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.

We are looking for a Reg Nurse to provide care in the Noarlunga Donor Centre.

About the role

Step into a rewarding role that directly impacts life‑changing donations. Working with donors, you will bring your customer‑facing skills and passion to deliver an exceptional service while ensuring Australia’s supply of blood products.

• Greet and interview potential donors to assess eligibility and suitability to donate.
• Provide clinical oversight and guide team members during the blood collection process.
• Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests.
• Set up and operate collection machines and equipment.
• Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets.
• Manage adverse donor reactions by providing instructions and physical assistance.
• Monitor donors post‑donation and assist them in rebooking for their next visit.

Working hours

Permanent part‑time opportunity: 56 hours per fortnight across a rotating roster from Monday to Saturday. Shifts vary in length from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm and are scheduled within the centre’s operating hours. Availability on Mondays and Wednesdays is mandatory.

Qualifications & requirements

• Occasionally lift between 9–22.7 kg.
• Frequently stand, walk and bend to set up and pack down machines and blood products.
• Hold a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and a current AHPRA registration.
• Flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster, including weekends and afternoon shifts.

Benefits and wellbeing

• Minimum 5 weeks annual leave (up to 6 weeks).
• 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.
• Dedicated employee assistance programme – Sonder, accessible 24/7 via app.
• Many more benefits.

Applications close by 16th Jan at 11:59pm.

Apply NOW!