Nursing Assistant

2 weeks ago


Werribee, Victoria, Australia Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Full time
Permanent part-time opportunity - 48 to 60 hours per fortnight based on your prefernce

Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday

Located at Werribee Donor Centre, VIC

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


Our Werribee Donor Centre is seeking a Donor Services Nursing Assistant (Phlebotomist) who has fantastic customer-facing experience and a genuine passion to deliver an exceptional service to our donors.

As a Nursing Assistant, you will support our donors through their donation process, while working collaboratively to achieve collection targets.


A day in the centre could see you:
Greet and interview potential donors to understand their eligibility and suitability to donate

Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests

Set up machines, various tubing and collection bags

Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets

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.

There is also an opportunity to enrol and gain a Certificate III in Pathology.

Besides having a real passion to deliver an amazing 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

Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Sunday

Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing

We're a diverse and inclusive bunch. We're proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. We place our employees wellbeing at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another.

As part of the Lifeblood team, you'll have access to:

A range of salary packaging benefits including the option to package up to $15,900 of your salary

Ability to purchase additional annual leave

Discounted private health cover with fantastic corporate benefit

Discounted access to 1,430+ gyms & pools all over Australia

Employee Assistance Program; Free, 24/7 and confidential health, safety and wellbeing support

Discounts and benefits with selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants eyewear and more

Next steps

If selected, you'll be required to complete a few background checks and we'll help you through this process.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.

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