Graduate Enrolled Nurse

2 days ago


Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
  • 2026 Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program – Feb 2026 commencement
  • Ongoing part-time role, 70 hours over 10 shifts per fortnight
  • Salary $35.71 per hour + Penalties (if applicable) + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits
  • Location: Civic Donor Centre (Plasma only)

Are you a Graduate Enrolled Nurse who is excited to develop your nursing career in a specialised environment, utilising your nursing skills, your passion for caring and desire to develop your leadership skills? If so, we want you to join our team

Our Graduate Nurse Program
Here at Lifeblood, we have designed a Graduate Nurse Program to support newly registered nurses build clinical confidence and strong leadership skills as they transition from study to professional practice.

Our Graduate Nurse Program will offer graduate nurses

  • A balance between on-the-job practice, and online (in centre) class schedules to set you up for success in your graduate nursing year
  • Three additional learning modules to;
  • Build Lifeblood leadership capabilities
  • Deepen clinical confidence through "Day in the Life" experiences
  • Drive local continuous improvement projects
  • Build strong business acumen through internal and external professional development sessions

Your day-to-day experiences in our donor centre could see you;

  • Greet and interview potential Donors to understand their eligibility and suitability to donate
  • Insert and remove needles safely to collect plasma
  • Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests
  • Set up and manage plasma
  • Manage adverse donor reactions by providing instructions and physical assistance
  • Occasionally lift between 9–22.7kgs
  • Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Saturday/Sunday, including weekends and afternoon shifts

Support: Our Lifeblood Mentor Community
We know that providing support and building meaningful connections are essential elements in creating a safe and curious learning environment.

During our 12-month Graduate Nurse Program, our graduates will be supported by the Graduate Nurse Manager and Lifeblood Mentor Community. Our mentors will provide encouragement, resources and support for our graduates as well as coach, influence and shape professional nursing practices. They will help our graduates reach their professional goals within their first year of employment at Lifeblood, as well as help our graduates navigate their new nursing environment.

Benefits And Wellbeing
We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia's menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.

In Addition To Being a Part Of An Organisation That Is The Heartbeat Of The Nation, You Will Have Access To The Following

  • Minimum 5 weeks annual leave (up to 6 weeks)
  • Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
  • 14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent
  • Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
  • Plus, many more

Eligibility for the graduate program
The Enrolled Nurse Program is offered to graduates who have completed a Bachelor of Nursing Program or equivalent between June 2025 to Dec 2025

Excited about this opportunity? Apply now
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You'll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed.

Applications close on the 27th October 2025. Successful applicants will commence their Lifeblood journey on the 13th of Feb 2026.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us. For further enquires reach out to Susanna Bugden, Early Careers Program Manager

  • Please note we cannot accept applications sent directly to this email please use the online portal to apply


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