Staff Nurse / Senior Staff Nurse – NICU

We are seeking skilled and compassionate Staff Nurses and Senior Staff Nurses to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. The ideal candidates will be dedicated to providing specialized care to our most vulnerable patients, ensuring their safety, and offering crucial support to their families. This role requires expertise in neonatal care, adherence to strict protocols, and the ability to act swiftly and decisively.

Key Responsibilities

• Neonate Care & Safety:
• Ensure the safety and security of neonates by consistently following established safety measures.
• Monitor neonates on incubators and ventilators, promptly reporting any abnormal findings.
• Provide professional bedside nursing care and prepare comprehensive nursing care plans.
• Assist doctors in the management of asphyxiated neonates, including resuscitation and stabilization.
• Complete the preoperative checklist before a neonate is transferred to the operation theatre.
• Communication & Family Support:
• Provide regular updates on the neonate's condition to parents at least twice a day.
• Immediately inform parents of any changes in their neonate's condition.
• Offer emotional strength and comfort to parents during their time in the NICU.
• Clinical & Administrative Duties:
• Review doctors notes and drug charts upon admission and execute actions as required.
• Ensure all prescribed investigations are conducted and that reports are available for doctors in a timely manner.
• Raise pharmacy indents, check received items, and manage stock in the bedside locker and medication trolley.
• Coordinate the procurement of blood and blood products for transfusions and report any adverse reactions immediately to the treating consultant, Incharge, and Nursing Superintendent.
• Knowledge & Compliance:
• Possess a thorough knowledge of gestational age assessment, and the specific problems associated with premature, post-mature, and growth-restricted neonates.
• Be aware of and competent in APGAR scoring.
• Hold certification in NALS & NRP (Neonatal Advanced Life Support & Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
• Have thorough knowledge of I.V. fluid and drug calculations.
• Adhere strictly to protocols for Infection Control, hand washing, medication, and narcotics.
• Be aware of and implement NABH & NE (Nursing Excellence) standards.
• Ensure visitors comply with Aseptic protocols when entering the NICU.

Educational Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• A valid State Registration Nursing Council Certificate is required.

Required Skills

• Specialized Knowledge: Deep understanding of neonatal care, including critical care, resuscitation, and common conditions.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in carrying out medical instructions, managing medications, and maintaining patient records.
• Communication: Strong verbal skills to effectively communicate with doctors, nurses, and especially with parents during a stressful time.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with the NICU team and other hospital departments.
• Resilience: Capacity to handle high-pressure situations and make quick, informed decisions.
• Compassion: A genuine and caring attitude towards neonates and their families.