Healthcare and MedicalFull-TimeJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
Africa Management Solutions Limited (AMSOL) is seeking a NICU & Nursery Nurse. The successful candidate will provide specialized nursing care to premature and critically ill neonates within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This role involves monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and operating life-support equipment while providing support to families.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to premature and critically ill neonates within the NICU.
Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and operate specialized neonatal equipment including ventilators and incubators.
Deliver care to newborns in the nursery and Neonatal High Dependency Unit (NHDU).
Assist medical teams during neonatal procedures and interventions.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient documentation and handover reports.
Educate and support families, promoting family-centered neonatal care.
Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention, patient safety, and clinical protocols.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing training programs.
Qualifications & Requirements
Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN), KRN/KRM, or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized institution.
Diploma in Pediatric Critical Care Nursing (mandatory).
Valid registration and practicing license with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
Additional training or higher diploma in Neonatal Nursing or Critical Care is an added advantage.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in NICU or neonatal care within a hospital setting.
Key Competencies
Strong clinical expertise in neonatal and critical care nursing.
Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting neonatal monitoring and life-support equipment.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
High levels of compassion, patience, and emotional resilience.
Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure and emergency situations.
Flexibility to work shifts, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
