Registered Nurse

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Annual leave (5+ weeks)

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is seeking a Registered Nurse to support life-giving donations in Newcastle. You will greet donors, conduct eligibility checks, and oversee collection procedures to ensure safe, efficient donations.

The role requires current AHPRA registration and a willingness to travel across the Hunter region, with shifts on a rotating roster including weekends. You will work in a supportive, patient-focused environment, providing high-quality Donor Centre care and ensuring a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in donor care or clinical setting preferred.
• Occasional lifting 9–22.7 kg and other physical requirements listed in role description.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient interaction

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)

AHPRA registration

Job description

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood – Broadmeadow NSW

At Lifeblood, our purpose is simple: to give life.

• Permanent Part-Time opportunity - 60.00 hours per fortnight
• Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday
• Located at Newcastle Donor Centre, New South Wales and Mobile Donor Unit
• 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.

Please note: This role involves travel throughout the Hunter Region, generally within one hour of Newcastle. Occasional travel to locations such as Gloucester and Scone (approximately two hours from Newcastle) will also be required and will include overnight stays. Travel will commence once training has been completed and is expected to occur approximately monthly.

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 - 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!

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.

Have a question about the role or do you need support or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process? Email Sami, our AI Careers Assistant, at *******@redcrossblood.org.au. To help Sami provide the most relevant information, please include the role title and location in your email. Sami can assist with common recruitment questions, and if your enquiry requires additional support, it will be escalated to our Talent Acquisition team.

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.

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