Graduate RN: 12-Month Clinical & Leadership Program

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood; Canberra; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5+ weeks annual leave

Salary packaging up to AUD 15,900 for;

14 weeks parental leave

Employee assistance program 'Sonder'

Diversity and wellbeing recognition

Job summary

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood in Canberra invites applications for a 2027 Graduate Registered Nurse Program. The role offers practical clinical exposure, leadership development, and a structured blend of on‑the‑job and in-centre learning over a 12‑month year.

You’ll be supported by mentors and receive a pathway into professional practice. The program includes competitive hourly salary and penalties where applicable, with generous leave and family-friendly benefits, designed to support your

Qualifications

• Completion of Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) between June 2026 and December 2026.
• Graduate Registered Nurse program participation.
• Willingness to develop leadership and clinical confidence.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interview potential donors to assess eligibility.
• Insert and remove needles to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets.
• Conduct routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests.
• Set up and manage plasma/platelet machines and whole blood collections.
• Manage adverse donor reactions with instructions and assistance.
• Occasionally lift between 9–22.7 kg.
• Work varied shifts on a rotating roster including weekends and afternoons.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood in Canberra invites applications for a 2027 Graduate Registered Nurse Program. The role offers practical clinical exposure, leadership development, and a structured blend of on‑the‑job and in-centre learning over a 12‑month year.

You’ll be supported by mentors and receive a pathway into professional practice. The program includes competitive hourly salary and penalties where applicable, with generous leave and family-friendly benefits, designed to support your