Registered Nurse

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging up to $15,900

14 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program (Sonder)

Circle Back Initiative Employer

Job summary

Lifeblood is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Goulburn Donor Centre in New South Wales. This permanent part-time position offers 30 hours per fortnight over four shifts, with a rotating roster including Tuesday, Friday and every second Saturday.

The starting rate is $41.83 per hour plus penalties, super and salary packaging. You will deliver donor care, perform health checks, set up collection equipment and support the blood collection process, while completing a 10–12 week Canberra training

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and current AHPRA registration.
• Have a genuine passion for delivering an exceptional donor experience.
• Be comfortable occasionally lifting between 9–22.7kg and frequently standing, walking and bending.
• Be reliable and flexible to work a fortnightly rotating roster from Tuesday to Saturday, including afternoon shifts and additional hours during busy periods.
• Successful applicants will complete a 10–12 week training program at our Canberra Donor Centre in Garran, running Tuesday to Friday, 9:00am–4:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interview potential donors to assess their eligibility and suitability to donate
• Provide clinical oversight and support team members throughout the blood collection process
• Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin checks
• Set up collection equipment and machines
• Safely insert and remove needles to collect whole blood, plasma and platelets
• Manage adverse donor reactions and provide post-donation care
• Monitor donors after donation and assist with rebooking their next appointment

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

Job description:

• Permanent Part-Timeopportunity - 30.00 hours per fortnight over 4 shifts
• Varied shifts across a rotating roster -Tuesday, Friday &every second Saturday
• Located at GoulburnDonor Centre, New South Wales
• 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

Step into a rewarding role that directly impacts life-changing donations. 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 patient-facing skills and passion to deliver an exceptional service, while working together to ensure Australia’s supply of blood products.

A day in the centre could see you:

• Greet and interview potential donors to assess their eligibility and suitability to donate
• Provide clinical oversight and support team members throughout the blood collection process
• Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin checks
• Set up collection equipment and machines
• Safely insert and remove needles to collect whole blood, plasma and platelets
• Manage adverse donor reactions and provide post-donation care
• Monitor donors after donation and assist with rebooking their next appointment

Our paid, flexible and self-paced training program combines online learning with hands‑on, on‑the‑job practice, ensuring you’re well supported every step of the way.

To be successful, you’ll need to:

• Hold a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and current AHPRA registration
• Have a genuine passion for delivering an exceptional donor experience
• Be comfortable occasionally lifting between 9–22.7kg and frequently standing, walking and bending
• Be reliable and flexible to work a fortnightly rotating roster from Tuesday to Saturday, including afternoon shifts and additional hours during busy periods
• Successful applicants will complete a 10–12 week training program at our Canberra Donor Centre in Garran, running Tuesday to Friday, 9:00am–4:30pm.

Roster & Training

This role is based at our Goulburn Donor Centre and operates on a two‑week rotating roster:

You’ll need to consistently commit to Tuesdays, Fridays and every second Saturday.

Successful applicants will complete a 10–12 week training program at our Canberra Donor Centre in Garran, running Tuesday to Friday, 9:00am–4:30pm.

You’ll be responsible for arranging your own travel to Garran. Up to two hours of travel time will be incorporated into each rostered training day to support this requirement.

To view the current operational hours for this centre, please check here:Find a donor centre near you | Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

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 for either parent
• Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
• Plus, many more!

We’re proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer for 2026 and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us once your application has been reviewed.

Please note: we can’t accept applications sent directly to this email address.

This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t be accepting applications from external recruitment agencies for this role.