Address- 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
Excited to join us? Apply now and discover a career filled with life-changing possibilities.
Next steps
When it comes to recruitment we like to move fast, this means we progress suitable candidates through the hiring process as soon as we can. 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.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.
For further details on this position, please contact Emily Armstrong on **********@redcrossblood.org.au.
This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Engagement team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.
