Our client, a modern private healthcare facility in Nairobi, is seeking to recruit experienced and compassionate NICU & Nursery Nurses to join its neonatal care team. The successful candidates will provide specialized, high-quality care to premature and critically ill newborns, ensuring a safe, patient-centered, and supportive environment for both infants and their 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 is 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