Nursing Assistant

7 days ago

Port Adelaide, Australia Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Full time

Permanent part-time opportunity - 56 hours per fortnight
Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Saturday
Located at Port Adelaide Donor Centre and Mobile Unit, SA
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 Port Adelaide 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 Saturday
Be able to to assist the Mobile Unit which can include overnight travel up to 5 days
This role will primarly be based at our Port Adelaide Donor Centre, however there will be the occaisional requirement to assist the Mobile Unit. While working as part of the Mobile Unit, overnight travel up to 5 days may be required.
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
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