Nursing Assistant - Bundoora

Fixed-Term, part-time opportunity - 48 hours per fortnight to May 2025 Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday  Located at Bundoora Donor Centre, VIC 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 Bundoora Donor Centre is 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, you will support our donors through their donation process, while working collaboratively to achieve collection targets. 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. 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  Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Sunday 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 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.   For further details on this position, please contact Sophie Eberhardt on seberhardt@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.