NICU Nurse

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in KRCHN/KRN or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized institution.
  
• Higher Diploma in Neonatal Nursing/NICU
  
• Valid Nursing practice license
  
• At least two (2) years’ experience working as a NICU nurse.
  
• Must be BLS certified.
  
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, administrative & customer care skills.
  

• Provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care to neonates in the NICU.
  
• Monitor vital signs, administer medications, initiate and manage feeds (including NG/OG/IV feeds), and maintain accurate records.
  
• Assist in neonatal resuscitation and participate in emergency interventions.
  
• Provide Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) support and empower mothers on newborn care.
  
• Maintain infection prevention and control practices according to hospital policy.
  
• Collaborate with paediatricians, neonatologists, midwives, and multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
  
• Support family-centred care, counselling mothers/guardians on breastfeeding, routine care, and discharge planning.
  
• Participate in continuous professional development, quality improvement initiatives, and audits.