Graduate Enrolled Nurse

Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program – Feb Commencement ongoing full‑time role, 60 hours / 9 shifts per fortnight Salary per hour + Penalties (if applicable) + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits Location: Toowoomba Donor Centre Overview Are you a Graduate Enrolled Nurse who is excited to develop your nursing career in a specialised environment, utilising your nursing skills, passion for caring and desire to develop your leadership skills? If so, we want you to join our team Graduate Nurse Program Here at Lifeblood, we have designed a Graduate Nurse Program to support newly registered nurses build clinical confidence and strong leadership skills as they transition from study to professional practice. Our Graduate Nurse Program will offer graduate nurses a balance between on‑the‑job practice, and online (in centre) class schedules to set you up for success in your graduate nursing year. Three additional learning modules to build Lifeblood leadership capabilities Deepen clinical confidence through “Day in the Life” experiences Drive local continuous improvement projects Build strong business acumen through internal and external professional development sessions Responsibilities Greet and interview potential Donors to understand their eligibility and suitability to donate Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests Set up and manage plasma and platelet machines and whole blood collections Manage adverse donor reactions by providing instructions and physical assistance Occasionally lift between (weight range if known) Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Saturday / Sunday, including weekends and afternoon shifts Support: Lifeblood Mentor Community During our 12‑month Graduate Nurse Program, our graduates will be supported by the Graduate Nurse Manager and Lifeblood Mentor Community. Our mentors will provide encouragement, resources and support for our graduates as well as coach, influence and shape professional nursing practices. They will help our graduates reach their professional goals within their first year of employment at Lifeblood, as well as help our graduates navigate their new nursing environment. Benefits and Wellbeing Minimum 5 weeks annual leave (up to 6 weeks) Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment 14 weeks paid parental leave – no waiting period for either parent Dedicated employee assistance program – Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone Many more benefits (details available upon request) In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the nation, you will have access to the following: Minimum 5 weeks annual leave (up to 6 weeks) Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment 14 weeks paid parental leave – no waiting period for either parent Our dedicated employee assistance program – Sonder that you can access 24 / 7 from an app on your phone Plus, many more Eligibility for the Graduate Program The Enrolled Nurse Program is offered to graduates who have completed a Diploma of Nursing Program or equivalent between June and Dec. Application Process Excited about this opportunity? Apply now We are a 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. Successful applicants will commence their Lifeblood journey on the 13th of Feb. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us. For further enquiries reach out to Susanna Bugden, Early Careers Program Manager. Please note we cannot accept applications sent directly to this email. Please use the online portal to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr