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.