Graduate Registered Nurse - Hervey Bay

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood; Fraser Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 46,381 - 66,058; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 5 weeks annual leave

Access to salary packaging

14 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Diversity and inclusion support

Job summary

A national healthcare provider is seeking Graduate Registered Nurses for their program starting in February 2026 at the Hervey Bay Donor Centre. This full-time position involves supporting donor activities and developing critical nursing skills in a caring environment. Candidates must have completed their Bachelor of Nursing by December 2025. The role includes flexible shifts and offers numerous benefits, including substantial annual leave and paid parental leave, emphasizing employee well-being and development.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Bachelor of Nursing Program between June 2025 to Dec 2025.
• Ability to manage varying shifts including weekends and afternoons.
• Experience in donor management and medical procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interview potential Donors for eligibility.
• Perform blood pressure and haemoglobin tests.
• Safely insert and remove needles for blood collection.
• Manage donor reactions with necessary assistance.
• Conduct plasma and platelet collections.

Skills

Clinical confidence

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Nursing Program or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Graduate Registered Nurse - Hervey Bay role at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood – be among the first 25 applicants.

• 2026 Graduate Registered Nurse Program – Feb 2026 commencement
• Ongoing full‑time role, 40 hours per fortnight
• Salary $40.81 per hour + Penalties (if applicable) + Super + Salary Packaging
• Location: Hervey Bay Donor Centre

Are you a Graduate Registered Nurse who is excited to develop your nursing career in a specialised environment, utilising your nursing skills, your passion for caring and desire to develop your leadership skills? If so, we want you to join our team!

Our Graduate Nurse Program

Here at Lifeblood, we have designed a Graduate Nurse Program to support newly registered nurses build clinical confidence and strong leadership skills as they transition from study to professional practice.

Our Graduate Nurse Program will offer graduate nurses

• A balance between on‑the‑job practice, and online (in‑centre) class schedules to set you up for success in your graduate nursing year
• Three additional learning modules to:
• Build Lifeblood leadership capabilities
• Deepen clinical confidence through “Day in the Life” experiences
• Drive local continuous improvement projects
• Build strong business acumen through internal and external professional development sessions

Your day‑to‑day experiences in our donor centre could see you;

• Greet and interview potential Donors to understand their eligibility and suitability to donate
• Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets
• Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests
• Set up and manage plasma and platelet machines and whole blood collections
• Manage adverse donor reactions by providing instructions and physical assistance
• Occasionally lift between 9–22.7kgs
• Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Saturday/Sunday, including weekends and afternoon shifts

We know that providing support and building meaningful connections are essential elements in creating a safe and curious learning environment.

During our 12‑month Graduate Nurse Program, our graduates will be supported by the Graduate Nurse Manager and Lifeblood Mentor Community. Our mentors will provide encouragement, resources and support for our graduates as well as coach, influence and shape professional nursing practices. They will help our graduates reach their professional goals within their first year of employment at Lifeblood, as well as help our graduates navigate their new nursing environment.

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!

Eligibility for the graduate program

The Registered Nurse Program is offered to graduates who have completed a Bachelor of Nursing Program or equivalent between June 2025 to Dec 2025.

Excited about this opportunity? Apply now!

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.

Successful applicants will commence on the 13th of Feb 2026.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us. For further enquiries reach out to Susanna Bugden, Early Careers Program Manager [e-mail].

**Please note we cannot accept applications sent directly to this email; please use the online portal to apply.