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Registered Nurse – Bunbury Donor Centre (Full‑time / Fixed‑term)
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood · Pelican Point
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Bunbury Donor Centre, delivering safe and compassionate blood, plasma and platelet collections. The position is available as a permanent full‑time role and as a one‑year fixed‑term contract, working a 76‑hour fortnightly roster from Monday to Friday.
Key responsibilities
- Greet and interview potential donors to assess eligibility.
- Provide clinical oversight and guide team members during the collection process.
- Perform routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests.
- Set up and operate collection machines and equipment.
- Insert and remove needles safely for whole blood, plasma and platelet donations.
- Manage adverse donor reactions and provide post‑donation care.
- Assist donors with re‑booking appointments.
Required profile
- Completed Bachelor of Nursing.
- Current AHPRA registration.
- Ability to lift 9–22.7 kg and stand, walk and bend for extended periods.
- Flexibility to work varied early‑morning and afternoon shifts on a rotating roster.
- Strong customer‑facing skills and passion for donor experience.
Required skills
- Blood pressure measurement.
- Haemoglobin testing.
- Needle insertion for whole blood, plasma and platelet collection.
- Adverse donor reaction management.
- Donor eligibility interview.
What we offer
- Hourly rate $41.83–$50 plus penalties, superannuation and salary packaging.
- Minimum five weeks annual leave (up to six weeks).
- Paid, flexible, self‑paced training program.
- Supportive, donor‑focused workplace recognised for diversity and inclusion.
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