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Nicu Nurse

Aga Khan Hospitals

full time Nairobi Posted 1 day ago

REQUIREMENTS

  • Diploma in KRCHN/KRN or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized institution.

  • Higher Diploma in Neonatal Nursing/NICU

  • Valid Nursing practice license

  • At least two (2) years’ experience working as a NICU nurse.

  • Must be BLS certified.

  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, administrative & customer care skills.

  • Provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care to neonates in the NICU.

  • Monitor vital signs, administer medications, initiate and manage feeds (including NG/OG/IV feeds), and maintain accurate records.

  • Assist in neonatal resuscitation and participate in emergency interventions.

  • Provide Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) support and empower mothers on newborn care.

  • Maintain infection prevention and control practices according to hospital policy.

  • Collaborate with paediatricians, neonatologists, midwives, and multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.

  • Support family-centred care, counselling mothers/guardians on breastfeeding, routine care, and discharge planning.

  • Participate in continuous professional development, quality improvement initiatives, and audits.