Main Duties
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.
Participate 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.
Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Diploma in KRCHN/KRN/M.
Post Basic Higher National Diploma in Kenyan Registered Neonatal Nursing (KRNEON).
Computer proficiency.
Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and holding a valid practicing license.
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