Registered Nurse

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging options

Parental leave 14 weeks

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for the Traralgon donor centre and mobile unit. You will support donors, perform essential assessments, and ensure safe blood collection across schedules with regional travel.

The role emphasizes patient care, safety, and collaboration with the team to maintain Australia’s blood supply while offering a flexible, donor-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing degree and current nursing registration (AHPRA).
• Excellent patient communication and care delivery.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, donor-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interview donors to assess eligibility for donation.
• Provide clinical oversight during the blood collection process.

Skills

Customer service

Nursing skills

AHPRA registered

Blood collection

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

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Search suburb or city: Traralgon, VIC, AU, 3844

Company: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

• Permanent Part-Timeopportunity - 60.00hours per fortnight


• Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday


• Located at TraralgonDonor Centre, Victoria and Mobile Donor Unit (Some Regional Travel Required)


• 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

Note: Regular regional travel is a key requirement of this role, with travel across Victoria’s East including Sale, Warragul, Leongatha, Bairnsdale, Wonthaggi, Rosebud and Benalla. Travel typically occurs 1-2 weeks per month and can include overnight stays of 3 nights during the week.

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.