Registered Nurse

Australian Red Cross 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

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Company: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

• Fixed Term Part-Timeopportunity until November 2027 - 56.00hours per fortnight
• Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday
• Located at CheltenhamDonor Centre, Victoria
• 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 customer-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 understand their eligibility and suitability to donate
• Provide clinical oversight and guide other team members in the blood collection process
• Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests
• Set up machines and collections 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 to rebook for their next donation

Our paid and flexible self-paced training program has a balance between on-the-job practice and online class schedules to ensure that you are well supported. Besides having a real passion to deliver an exceptional donor experience, you’ll need to be able to:

• Occasionally lift between 9-22.7kgs
• Frequently stand, walk and bend to set up and pack down machines and blood products
• Utilise your expertise having completed a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and hold a current AHPRA registration
• Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Sunday, including weekends and afternoon shifts
• Have your own vehicle and driver's licence. If applicable

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.

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.