Registered Nurse - Southport

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Registered Nurse role at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood in Southport, fixed term part‑time (40 hours per fortnight) until July 2026 with a rotating roster at the Southport Donor Centre. Salary from $41.83 per hour plus penalties, plus super and salary packaging. The role delivers an exceptional donor experience, providing clinical oversight of blood collection, performing routine checks, setting up equipment, safely inserting needles, managing adverse donor reactions and supporting post donation care. A paid self paced training program backs you. Requirements include Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent with current AHPRA registration, flexible shifts, own vehicle if applicable, and lifting capability up to 22.7 kg. Apply now, Lifeblood responds to all applicants; tailor your CV to donor centre duties and patient facing care, and highlight teamwork.

• Fixed Term Part-Time opportunity - 40.00 hours per fortnight unitl July 2026
• Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday 
• Located at Southport Donor Centre, Queensland
• Salary starting from $41.83 per hour + Penalties (if applicable) + Super + Salary Packaging and more

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

Step into a rewarding role that directly impacts life-changing donations. Working with our generous donors, enjoy a more predictable, people-focused environment, with less hospital pressure and the chance to be a key part of the community.

As a Registered Nurse, you will bring your fantastic customer-facing skills and passion to deliver an exceptional service, while working together to ensure Australia’s supply of blood products.

A day in the centre could see you: 

• Greet and interview potential donors to understand their eligibility and suitability to donate
• Provide clinical oversight and guide other team members in the blood collection process
• Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests
• Set up machines and collections equipment
• Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets
• 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 exceptional 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
• Utilise your expertise having completed a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and hold a current AHPRA registration
• Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Sunday, including weekends and afternoon shifts
• Have your own vehicle and driver's licence. If applicable

To view the current operational hours for this centre, please check here: Find a donor centre near you | Australian Red Cross Lifeblood 

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! 

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW! 

We are a 2025 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. For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to Jenna McDonald via [email protected]. 

If you want to know more about our recruitment process or to check out our FAQ's, please click here 

Please note: applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted 

This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.