Registered Nurse - Hervey Bay Donor Centre

Lifeblood; Fraser Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Queensland is seeking a Registered Nurse for a part-time role, involving donor assessments and blood collection. This position offers flexible shifts and comprehensive training. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Nursing and AHPRA registration, combined with strong customer service skills. Enjoy generous annual leave and benefits focused on employee well-being in a meaningful community role.

Benefits

Minimum 5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging options

14 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration required.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster.
• Ability to complete the Inspire Training program on a near full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interview potential donors.
• Provide clinical oversight during blood collection.
• Monitor donors post-donation.

Skills

Customer-facing skills

Ability to lift between 9-22.7kgs

Clinical oversight

Monitor donors

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)

Job description

• Permanent Part-Timeopportunity - 30.00hours per fortnight
• Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Saturday
• Located at Hervey Bay Donor Centre, Queensland
• Salary starting from $41.83 per hour + Penalties (if applicable) + 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 assess 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 and plasma
• 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 Saturday, including weekends and afternoon shifts
• Flexibility to complete the Inspire Training program on a near full-time basis over 10 weeks

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!

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW!

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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.