Nursing Assistant

7 months ago

Port Adelaide, Australia Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Full time

2 roles available

Permanent Full-Time position

Parmenant Part-time position - 60 hours a fortnight

Varied shifts across a rotating roster - 7 days per week

Working at our Donor Mobile Unit and Pop-up blood donation sites across the vibrant South Australian State, including regional, rural and local travel

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 Donor Mobile Units and Pop-up blood donation sites are seeking two Nursing Assistants with fantastic customer-facing experience and a genuine passion to deliver an exceptional service to our Donors. As a DSNA with the South Australian Mobile team, you will support our Donors through their donation process, while working collaboratively to achieve collection targets. The South Australian Mobile team operate mobile donor centres throughout the vibrant rural regions of South Australia, travelling regionally, rurally and locally to collect life saving blood donations.

As a travelling team, the South Australia Mobile Unit includes both Car (vehicle provided) & Airplane travel, with many of our sites requiring travel away from home for up to 5 days per week. In a 12 week period, approximately 8-10 weeks of this time will incorporate travel & accommodation away from Adelaide CBD, please note - some months incorporate more travel than others, pending demand for our life-giving products.

This position is a unique opportunity to work in a motivated operational collections team with life-giving purpose, and experience the wonderful state of South Australia and all the sights it has to offer. 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

Coach and guide other team members in the blood collection process

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 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

Use your nursing expertise and hold a current AHPRA registration

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

Hold a current Australian Drivers License with no restrictions

Be comfortable travelling/driving long distances (up to 4 hours)

Working up to 10 hours a day

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

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