We are looking for 2 or more Registered Nurses with a minimum of 12 months experience working as a NICU / SCN.
Ward 4N SCN/NICU Nurse Competency Criteria
We are seeking experienced and competent Registered Nurses to join our Special Care Nursery (SCN)/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
Core Competencies (SCN & NICU)
- Neonatal assessment and monitoring (vital signs, pain, neurological and respiratory status)
- Family-centered care and communication
- Infection control and aseptic technique
- Accurate documentation and clinical handover (ISBAR or equivalent)
Special Care Nursery (SCN) Skills
- Feeding support: breastfeeding, bottle, and nasogastric tube feeding
- Thermoregulation
- Basic respiratory support: low-flow oxygen, apnea monitoring
- Developmental care: positioning, kangaroo care, sensory environment management
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Skills
- Advanced respiratory support: CPAP, high-flow, mechanical ventilation
- IV therapy: peripheral and central line care, TPN, IV medications
- Critical monitoring: blood gases, seizure recognition, cardiorespiratory monitoring
- Emergency response: neonatal resuscitation, stabilization, code blue procedures
Required Certifications
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Additional Expectations
- Minimum 12 months recent experience in SCN or NICU
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence
- Minimum of x2 12 week contracts in Paediatrics preferably NICU - in the last 2 years , therefore do not require reorientating only updating with what's new.
Please apply TODAY or feel free to send me your resume directly to joe.phillips@veruspeople.com and we can arrange a quick 5 minute chat to go through the role in more detail.
