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Mater Misericordiae Hospital

Health care + 1 more

Paediatrics Critical Care Nurses - Locum

Posted: 3 Nov 2026

Apply by: 16 Nov 2026

13 days left to apply

Job details

Contract Type

Description

Main Duties:

  • 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


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