NICU Nurse

Position Overview

We are looking for a caring and committed NICU Nurse to support newborns who need intensive medical attention. In this role, you will be part of a hospital-based neonatal care team in Dubai and will help deliver safe, specialized care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Track each newborn’s condition and respond to changes in their health.
• Provide hands-on nursing support tailored to the needs of individual infants.
• Give medicines and carry out treatments as prescribed by the medical team.
• Observe and record vital signs, blood sugar, and oxygen saturation closely.
• Work with doctors, nurses, and other specialists to plan and deliver coordinated care.
• Guide and reassure families, including explaining newborn care and procedures.
• Keep detailed and accurate clinical notes for assessments, interventions, and progress updates.
• Follow infection prevention measures and patient safety standards at all times.
• Stay current through ongoing learning, training, and professional development in NICU practice.

Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in NICU nursing.
• Practical knowledge of newborn health, growth, and developmental care.
• Good command of NICU processes, treatment methods, and care standards.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and sound judgment in urgent situations.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for working with families and clinical teams.
• Comfort working in a busy, high-pressure environment.
• Strong attention to detail and well-developed organizational habits.
• BLS certification is required.
• PALS certification is an added advantage.

Benefits

• Private health insurance coverage.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Additional Information

Education requirement mentioned: undergraduate degree. The source also includes an unrelated line about a doctoral degree in medicine, completion of a residency in anesthesiology, and a cardiac anesthesiology fellowship; this does not align with the NICU Nurse role but is retained here as provided.

Employment Type

This position is offered as both full-time and part-time in the source, with the main listing marked as part-time. Work location is onsite in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.