Registered Nurse

Job Description

Location: Newcastle Donor Centre & Donor Mobile Unit, NSW
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time (60 hours per fortnight)
Salary: From $41.83 per hour + penalties (where applicable) + super + salary packaging
Roster: Rotating shifts between 6:45am – 8:30pm, Monday to Sunday

Make a Real Difference Through Lifesaving Donations

Join Australian Red Cross Lifeblood and become part of a team dedicated to saving lives across Australia. Lifeblood is driven by a simple but powerful purpose—life-giving donations that create life-changing outcomes.

This role offers a rewarding nursing career outside the traditional hospital environment, where you’ll work closely with donors and play an essential part in maintaining Australia’s blood supply.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse, you will support the blood donation process and provide a safe, positive experience for donors. Working in a supportive and community-focused environment, you will help ensure the consistent supply of blood products used by hospitals across the country.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Greeting and screening donors to assess eligibility
• Conducting routine health checks such as blood pressure and haemoglobin tests
• Preparing equipment for blood, plasma, and platelet collections
• Safely inserting and removing needles during the donation process
• Monitoring donors and managing any adverse reactions
• Providing guidance to team members during collections
• Supporting donors after donation and assisting with future bookings

Training and Support

Lifeblood provides a comprehensive paid training program combining practical on-the-job learning with flexible online training. This ensures you feel confident, supported, and fully prepared to deliver excellent donor care.

Skills and Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to stand, walk, and assist with equipment setup
• Capability to lift items between 9–22.7 kg when required
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends
• Valid driver’s licence and access to your own vehicle

Travel Requirements

This role involves travel across the Hunter Region, usually within one hour of Newcastle. Occasionally, you may travel to locations such as Gloucester or Scone, which may include overnight stays. Travel typically occurs around twice per month after training.

Benefits and Employee Wellbeing

Lifeblood values the wellbeing of its people and offers a supportive workplace with a range of benefits:

• Minimum 5 weeks annual leave (up to 6 weeks)
• Salary packaging – up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• 14 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period
• Access to 24/7 employee assistance support via Sonder
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Lifeblood is recognised by the Australian Workplace Equality Index and supports inclusive initiatives for all employees.

Apply Today

If you’re passionate about healthcare and want to contribute to life-saving donations across Australia, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

For further information about the role or recruitment process, contact:

Jennifer Hall
Email: jehall@redcrossblood.org.au

Please note: Applications sent directly via email cannot be accepted.

Join Australian Red Cross Lifeblood and help create life-changing outcomes for patients across Australia—one donation at a time.