Nursing Assistant - Adelaide CBD, Australia - Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
Description
Permanent part time - 56 hours a fortnightVaried shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Saturday
Working at our Donor Mobile Unit and Pop-up blood donation sites across the vibrant South Australia 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:
to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.
About the role
Our Donor Mobile Units and Popup blood donation sites 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 with South Australia 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 lifesaving blood donations.
As a travelling team, the South Australia Mobile Unit includes both Car (vehicle provided for travel to/from site) & Airplane travel, with many of our sites requiring travel away from home for up to 4 days per week.
In a 12-week period, approximately 8 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
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.
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 Saturday, 8-10 hours shifts, 4-5 days per week
Hold a current Australian Drivers License with no restrictions
Be comfortable travelling/driving long distances (up to 4 hours)
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
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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