Paediatrics Critical Care Nurses - Locum

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.