Job Description

2mo ago , from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

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- Permanent Part-Timeopportunity - 63.00hours per fortnight
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- Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Saturday
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- Located at Port Macquarie Donor Centre, New South Wales
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- Salary starting from $41.83 per hour + Penalties + Super + Salary Packaging and more
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Discover life-giving possibilities

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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.

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About the role

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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.

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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.

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A day in the centre could see you:

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- Greet and interview potential donors to understand their eligibility and suitability to donate
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- Provide clinical oversight and guide other team members in the blood collection process
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- Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests
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- Set up machines and collections equipment
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- Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets
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- Manage adverse donor reactions by providing instructions and physical assistance
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- Monitor donors post-donation and assist them to rebook for their next donation
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Please note this role requires occasional travel to Taree Donor Centre, with approximately one shift every six weeks to be worked at this location.

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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:

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- Occasionally lift between 9-22.7kgs
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- Frequently stand, walk and bend to set up and pack down machines and blood products
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- Utilise your expertise having completed a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and hold a current AHPRA registration
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- Be flexible to work diverse shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Saturday, including weekends and afternoon shifts
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- Have your own vehicle and driver's licence.
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To view the current operational hours for this centre, please check here:Find a donor centre near you | Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

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Benefits and Wellbeing

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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.

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In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the nation, you will have access to the following:

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- Minimum 5 weeks annual leave (up to 6 weeks)
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- Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
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- 14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent
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- Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
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- Plus, many more!
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We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You'll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed.

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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.

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📌 Registered Nurse - Port Macquarie
🏢 Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
📍 Port Macquarie