Donor Services Nursing Assistant

2 weeks ago

Penrith, Australia Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Full time

Permanent, part-time opportunity - 40 hours per fortnight

Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday

Located at Nepean Donor Centre and Donor Mobile Units, NSW

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: to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role

Our Nepean Donor Centre and Donor Mobile Units are 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. 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

For the Donor Mobile Units, there will also be a requirement to work here on a regular basis. These Donor Mobile Units service a range of locations in regional New South Wales including: Plumpton, Marsden Park, Blacktown, Springwood, Richmond, Narellan, Campbelltown, and throughout the Blue Mountains and Katoomba. This involves on the day shift travel, and a company vehicle is on offer to the team to travel to and from the Donor Mobile Unit locations.

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. Whether it’s workplace safety or work/life balance, we look after our employees’ varying needs. As part of the Lifeblood team, you’ll have access to a generous salary packaging program, plus a great range of rewards like discounts on insurance, groceries, food & beverage, department stores, travel, 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 reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.

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