Professional Nurse – NICU

About the role

The Professional Nurse works within a multi‑professional team to deliver safe, comprehensive, and high‑quality nursing care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The role includes leading and coordinating nursing activities to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi‑professional team.
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Facilitate a positive client experience by creating a conducive environment.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence.
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charted.

Required profile

• Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse or a 4‑year Nursing Diploma/Bachelor of Nursing.
• Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (desired).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g., Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri‑operative Nursing) for specialist units (desired).
• No minimum experience required.

Required skills

• Basic life support training (ACLS, ATLS, PALS).
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office.
• Developing and modifying nursing care plans.
• Infection prevention and control.
• Nursing processes, procedures and record keeping.
• Patient assessment skills.
• Pharmacology knowledge.
• Understanding of relevant nursing legislation.
• Risk identification.
• Scientific nursing principles and processes.