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
Join our Mobile Donor Centre Team in Adelaide! Travel through vibrant regional South Australia and help the community collect life-saving donations. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team and support our regional donors in a unique working environment. 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.
Greet and interview potential donors in regional SA to assess their eligibility and suitability to donate.
Provide clinical oversight and guide team members through the blood collection process.
Conduct routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests.
Set up machines and collection equipment.
Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets.
Manage adverse donor reactions, offering guidance and physical assistance.
Monitor donors post-donation and assist with rebooking for future donations.
Key Requirements:
Travel across various regions of South Australia to engage directly with our donors and make a meaningful impact on local communities.
Our Paid, flexible, and self-paced training program with a balance of on-the-job practice and online learning to support you every step of the way.
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:
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 Rachel OShea via raoshea@redcrossblood.org.au.
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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is a division of the Australian Red Cross. We’re an organisation committed to providing life-giving essence to support the everyday well-being of all Australians.
We’ll always be there for Australia. Not just by giving blood, but through our clinical excellence, commitment to education and our ongoing investment in research and development. We’re a team of experts who deliver safe, high quality products time and time again. We work tirelessly to develop innovative solutions; whether it be for blood, organ matching, tissue typing or donated breast milk. We’re here to support all Australians — from the youngest to the most vulnerable —when they need us.
We’re united through the power of humanity to build a healthier nation.
What we do is only possible through the generous donations of almost half a million unpaid voluntary donors.
They’re incredible. They’re indispensable. Without them, we can’t deliver the essential services critical to the health of Australians.
