Job Description

NURSE (NICU)

Key Responsibilities:

Provide nursing care to neonates who have been recently discharged from the NICU but still require medical support. Monitor vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation). Operate and monitor medical equipment like ventilators and incubators. Administer medications, oxygen, or feeds via NG tubes or gastrostomy, if needed. Perform procedures such as suctioning, dressing changes, colostomy care, and tracheostomy care, if required. Maintain accurate and timely records of patient care, medications, procedures, and changes in condition. Respond to minor medical emergencies until further help arrives. Ensure a clean and safe environment for the baby. Educate caregivers on hygiene and infection control practices.

Qualifications:

Education:

B.Sc. Nursing or GNM with neonatal care experience

Licensure:

Valid nursing license from respective state/national council

Experience:

1-2 years in NICU or neonatal home care preferred

Certifications:

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) is desirable

Key Skills and Competencies:

Strong neonatal clinical skills Compassion and emotional sensitivity Independent decision-making in emergency situations Familiarity with home-based medical equipment (suction, oxygen concentrators, feeding pumps)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ?15,000.00 per month

Schedule:

Day shift Fixed shift Morning shift
Work Location: In person