Paediatrics Critical Care Nurse (Locum)

About the role

Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Nairobi is recruiting a Paediatrics Critical Care Nurse on a locum basis. The nurse provides specialised care to premature, critically ill and high-risk newborns, including those receiving respiratory support such as oxygen therapy and CPAP.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive neonatal nursing assessments and develop, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care plans.
• Monitor and document vital signs, oxygen saturation, temperature, feeding tolerance, fluid balance, weight and other clinical parameters.
• Provide care to neonates receiving respiratory support within the nurse's scope of practice.
• Identify early signs of neonatal deterioration and escalate to the attending clinician when needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive nursing documentation.
• Facilitate parental involvement, including kangaroo mother care and breastfeeding support where appropriate, and promote communication with parents and the multidisciplinary team.
• Take part in quality improvement initiatives and report as required.
• Ensure neonatal equipment is functional and well maintained, checking incubators, monitors, infusion pumps, phototherapy units and respiratory support equipment.
• Participate in unit meetings, handovers and departmental activities, and carry out any other duties assigned.

Required profile

• Diploma in KRCHN/KRN/M or a Post Basic Higher National Diploma in Kenyan Registered Neonatal Nursing (KRNEON).
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) with a valid practicing licence.
• Minimum of 6 months' nursing experience.

Required skills

• Computer proficiency.

To apply, candidates should submit a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates and the contact details of three referees.