Nurse

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse is responsible for the

care and treatment of newborn infants suffering from illness or

prematurity, as well as caring for their parents and guardians. A

NICU Nurse provides round-the-clock care for the basic and medical

needs of newborn infants in the NICU.

• Evaluating and overseeing the process & suggest cost control

measures to the Unit Admin/Medical director.

• Providing round-the-clock care to premature and severely ill newborn

infants.

• Taking rounds along with Duty Doctor/Consultants.

• Assisting the NICU physicians in medical procedures and treatments.

• Formulating nursing plans and evaluating the effectiveness of

treatments.

• Dispatching blood samples and collecting Lab reports.

• Collaborates with nurses and doctors to provide quality patient care.

• Knowledge on usage of medical equipment, including incubators,

feeding tubes, and oxygen hoods.

• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in

a timely manner in all the appropriate formats and on appropriate

forms.

• Allocation of duty rosters to NICU staff.

• Ensuring that the rosters are uploaded into HR software for

attendance leading to payroll processing.

• Follows neonatology guidelines, regulations, and standards.

• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.

• Should be able to handle medical emergency arising in ICU.

• Educate new parents on basic infant care including breastfeeding,

hygiene and safety.

• Training and mentoring junior nurses.

• Caring for the basic needs of infants; for example, feeding and

changing diapers.

• Displaying patience and focus on patient care.

• Offering support to parents and family members and educating them

on the at-home care of their newborn.

• Comforts parents and answers questions about their babys health.

Preferred candidate profile

Experience in NICU and PICU