Maternity Nurse

Leigh Kenny Domestic Staffing; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,590 - 62,730; Full time

Job summary

Leigh Kenny Domestic Staffing is seeking an experienced Maternity Nurse to assist a family in Knightsbridge, London. This role is to start on 24th February 2020 and involves supporting the mother and caring for the newborn, with an emphasis on kindness and flexibility.

The successful candidate will be required to work 6 days a week and may need to travel to Europe and the US. Experience with newborns is essential, and fluency in English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experienced maternity nurse comfortable in household settings.
• Must be kind, warm, and gentle.
• Ability to travel to Europe and the US.

Responsibilities

• Winding and changing the baby after feeds.
• Implementing a daily routine.
• Supporting the mother after birth.
• Stimulation activities as the baby grows.

Skills

Experience with newborns

Gentle and caring approach

Flexibility

English (first language)

Job description

Maternity Nurse

Location: Knightsbridge, London

Salary: £220-£340 per 24 hours

To start in February 2020

Our lovely, long‑standing client whom we have worked with for over a year now is seeking a maternity nurse who is kind, warm and gentle, with a good deal of experience, and happy to work within a household team. Ideally English first language, very flexible and a gentle approach to routines.

Duties

• Winding and changing the baby after the evening feeds.
• When it is time to move onto bottle feeds, cleaning and making up the bottles.
• Taking the baby out for walks during the day.
• Helping to implement a routine.
• Supporting the mother with recovery after birth.
• Bathing, dressing, cleaning (baby’s areas), settling and comforting.
• Helping sibling(s) bond with the new arrival.
• Age‑appropriate stimulation as the baby gets older; singing, reading, playing simple games with the infant.

Schedule

• Days: 6 days a week with day off over the weekend.
• Start date: 24th February 2020 for 6 months – There may be potential to stay longer if all works out.
• Travel: You will need to be able and happy to travel to Europe and the US.