Nursing Assistant at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

Broadmeadow, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Sep, 26

Salary

33.12

Posted On

16 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Blood Collection, Phlebotomy, Patient Monitoring, Medical Equipment Setup, Blood Pressure Testing, Haemoglobin Testing, Donor Interviewing, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Driving

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Fixed Term Part-Time opportunity until June 2027 - 52.00 hours per fortnight Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday Located at Newcastle Donor Centre and Donor Mobile Unit, New South Wales Salary starting from $33.12 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 as a Nursing Assistant where you will bring excellent customer-facing skills and a genuine passion to deliver an exceptional service to our donors. You will play a key role in supporting our donors through their donation process. Full training is provided so, along with the above, all you need is the curiosity and motivation to learn the process of collecting blood and biological product. A day in the centre could see you:  Greet and interview potential donors to understand their eligibility and suitability to donate Create a donor experience they’ll love and want to come back 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 Monitor donors post-donation and assist them with rebooking their next donation Work collaboratively to achieve collection targets No previous blood collection experience is required. Our paid training program blends hands-on practice with online learning to set you up for success. What’s essential is your passion for delivering an exceptional donor experience, supported by proven customer-facing experience that you can draw on in every interaction. 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 one in every four weeks. Your skills in action will include: Apply your customer-facing experience to create positive, welcoming interactions Be comfortable with needles and blood/biological materials Occasionally lift between 9-22.7kgs  Support and foster a fantastic team culture  Frequently stand, walk and bend to set up and pack down machines and blood products  Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Sunday, including weekends and afternoon shifts Hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle 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! Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW! 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. For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to Jennifer Hall via jehall@redcrossblood.org.au. If you want to know more about our recruitment process or to check out our FAQ's, please click here Please note: applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.

Responsibilities

Support donors through the blood and biological product collection process, including interviewing for eligibility and performing routine tests. Responsibilities include inserting and removing needles, monitoring donors post-donation, and maintaining equipment.