NICU Staff Nurse

TopNurse; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Neonatal Nurse to join their team in Dubai. This role involves providing critical care to neonates, including round-the-clock monitoring and administering medications. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create individualized care plans that cater to each infant's unique needs. Additionally, you will educate and support families during challenging times, ensuring they understand their infant's condition. This position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will significantly impact the lives of vulnerable infants and their families.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of neonatal care and protocols for medication administration.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor critically ill neonates and provide timely interventions.
• Educate families about their infant's condition and care procedures.

Skills

Critical Monitoring

Administer Medications

Collaborative Care

Family Education & Support

Assessments & Early Detection

Infection Control

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse License

Tools

Ventilators

Incubators

Job description

Position: Neonatal Nurse

Key Responsibilities:

• Critical Monitoring: Provide round-the-clock monitoring of critically ill neonates, ensuring timely interventions for any changes in their condition.
• Administer Medications: Administer medications and IV therapies as prescribed, strictly following protocols to avoid complications.
• Collaborative Care: Work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans that address the unique needs of each infant.
• Family Education & Support: Educate and support families, helping them understand their infant's condition and care procedures while fostering a trusting relationship.
• Utilize Technology: Use advanced technology and equipment, including ventilators and incubators, to support the respiratory and thermal needs of neonates.
• Assessments & Early Detection: Conduct thorough assessments to identify early signs of complications, using critical thinking to prioritize nursing actions.
• Documentation: Document all patient care activities accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development through workshops and training to stay current on best practices in neonatal care.
• Infection Control: Assist in implementing infection control measures to protect vulnerable infants from hospital-acquired infections.
• Family Emotional Support: Provide emotional support to families during critical times, promoting family involvement in care and facilitating a healing environment.