Conduct comprehensive neonatal nursing assessments and develop, implement and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
Monitor and document vital signs, oxygen saturation, temperature, feeding tolerance, fluid balance, weight and other relevant clinical parameters.
Provide specialized nursing care to premature, critically ill and high-risk newborns.
Provide care to neonates receiving respiratory support, including oxygen therapy, CPAP and other prescribed interventions, within the nurse's scope of practice.
Identify early signs of neonatal deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions, including escalation to the attending clinician.
Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive nursing documentation.
Facilitate parental involvement in neonatal care, including kangaroo mother care and breastfeeding support where appropriate.
Promote effective communication with parents and the multidisciplinary team.
Participating in quality improvement initiatives within the department and provide reports as required.
Ensure neonatal equipment is functional, appropriately maintained and readily available.
Conduct routine equipment checks, including incubators, monitors, infusion pumps, phototherapy units and respiratory support equipment.
Participate in unit meetings, handovers and departmental activities.
Any other duty assigned from time to time.
Required Qualifications for the Position
Diploma in KRCHN/KRN/M
Post Basic Higher National Diploma in Kenyan Registered Neonatal Nursing (KRNEON)
Computer Proficient.
Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) with a valid practicing license.
Minimum experience of 6 months in Nursing.
Method of Application
If you are interested in the above position and you meet the requirements listed, please send your application together with a detailed CV, Copies of Academic Certificates, three [3] referees, and include their telephone contacts and email addresses