Neonatal Nurse
Job Type: Full Time
The overall purpose of
this job is to provide care for newborns and infants; specifically those who
require special medical attention such as patients who may have been born
early, have deformities, struggle with breathing, need surgery, or suffer from
other complications that require intensive medical care.
Key duties and
responsibilities
- Administer
medications as prescribed by attending NICU and paediatric physician.
- Maintain
and calibrate NICU/paediatric equipment for patient safety and support.
- Connect
intravenous lines to administer medication and extract samples.
- Evaluate
and oversee patients in the NICU/paediatric ward and report any changes in
condition to supervisors.
- Communicate
with parents/guardians the plan of care and scope of treatment.
- Consult
with physicians and other nurses on plan of care, progress, and prognosis.
- Monitor
the health of infants suffering from medical issues relating to birth,
such as prematurity or congenital defects.
- Providing
treatment and administering medication as proscribed by the
NICU/paediatric physician.
- Documenting
patient history.
- Running
and maintaining the equipment in the NICU/paediatric ward.
- Educate
new parents on the care of their new infant; for example, breastfeeding.
- Any
other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor from time.
Qualifications
- Diploma
in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing or Bachelor’s degree in
Nursing from a recognized institution.
- Specialization
in Neonatal Nursing.
- Must
be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya with a valid practicing
license.
- Minimum
of 2 years’ experience working in a high-volume NICU
Competencies
Technical &
Behavioural competencies
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills
- Solid
interpersonal and organizational skills
- Up-to-date
knowledge of NICU equipment, such as a ventilator, incubator, and feeding
pumps.
- Ability
to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- A
caring and compassionate attitude towards new parents and their infants.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested
applicants should submit their applications with copies of their National
Identification Cards and Updated CVs, including names and contacts of three
references, current and expected remuneration to the following e-mail on or
before 15th December 2022:
Hard copies will not be
accepted, and only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Please note that St.
Luke’s Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital does not charge any fee at any stage of
the recruitment process (application, shortlisting of interview meeting).
St. Luke’s Orthopaedic and
Trauma Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.