Senior Staff Nurse - NICU

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Senior Staff Nurse to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. The ideal candidate will be a leader in providing specialized care to our most vulnerable patients, ensuring their safety and well-being. This role requires extensive expertise in neonatal care, strict adherence to protocols, and the ability to provide critical support and communication to parents.

Key Responsibilities

• Neonate Care & Safety:
• Ensure the safety and security of neonates by rigorously following all safety measures.
• Provide professional bedside nursing care and prepare comprehensive nursing care plans.
• Monitor neonates on incubators and ventilators, promptly informing doctors of any abnormal findings.
• Assist doctors in the management of asphyxiated neonates, including resuscitation and stabilization.
• Complete the preoperative checklist before a neonate is sent to the operation theatre.
• Communication & Family Support:
• Provide condition updates to parents at least twice a day and immediately inform them of any critical changes.
• Offer comfort and emotional strength to parents throughout their journey.
• Ensure visitors follow Aseptic protocols when entering the NICU to maintain a sterile environment.
• Clinical & Administrative Duties:
• Review doctors' notes and drug charts upon admission, implementing all required actions.
• Ensure all prescribed investigations are carried out and reports are available for doctors in a timely manner.
• Raise pharmacy indents, check received stock, and manage medications in the bedside locker and trolley.
• Coordinate the procurement of blood and blood products for transfusions, immediately reporting any reactions to the treating consultant, In-charge, and Nursing Superintendent.
• Knowledge & Compliance:
• Possess a thorough knowledge of gestational age assessment and the special problems of premature, post-mature, and other high-risk neonates.
• Be aware of the APGAR scoring performed on newborns.
• Hold certification in NALS & NRP (Neonatal Advanced Life Support & Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
• Have thorough knowledge of I.V. fluid and drug calculations.
• Observe neonates to ensure safe medication administration and note any adverse reactions.
• Strictly implement protocols for Infection control, hand washing, medications, and the narcotic policy.
• Be aware of and implement NABH & NE (Nursing Excellence) standards.

Educational Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• A valid State Registration Nursing Council Certificate is mandatory.

Required Skills

• Specialized Knowledge: Deep understanding of neonatal intensive care, including critical care, resuscitation, and a range of neonatal conditions.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous accuracy in medication administration, documentation, and protocol adherence.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with parents, doctors, and the nursing team.
• Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and high-stakes environment.
• Procedural Skills: Competence in all procedures related to neonatal care, including those for stabilization and resuscitation.
• Compassion: A genuine and caring attitude towards neonates and their families, with the ability to provide empathetic support.