Clinical nurse (nicu)

JOB SUMMARYThe Clinical Nurse is responsible for competently providing safe and effective direct care. The Clinical Nurse assesses care needs, plans, implements and evaluates programs of care to include patients and families. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for ensuring that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, aligned to Sidra Standards of Practice. The Clinical Nurse participates in the supervision, orientation and training of staff and is responsible for education of patients, families and students. The Clinical Nurse is professionally accountable to the Chief Nursing Officer.Competencies to be assessed as outlined in the Pediatric NICU unit orientation and competency booklets. These competencies include but are not limited to:Hygiene careAssessment of the neonate and infantRecognition of deviations in clinical observationsOxygen therapy interfaces including:Nasal cannulaLow flow oxygen therapyHigh flow oxygen therapyInterpretation of cardiorespiratory monitoringNon-invasive respiratory support:CPAPBi PAPNutrition for the neonate/infant:Oral feedingEnteral feedingParenteral nutritionCapillary blood samplingDevelopmental care of the neonate/infant:PositioningSkin to skinMinimal handlingIntravenous medications and fluid managementAssessment and management of pain in the neonate/infantFamily centered careParents as partners in careSafeguarding the neonate/infantInfection control practices in the NICUSpecimen collectionThe NICU CN will be expected to work toward achieving the following advanced competencies:Thermoregulation in the neonate and humidificationPhototherapyManagement of arterial linesInvasive ventilation including high frequency oscillatory ventilationNeonatal sepsisHemodynamic monitoringCare of the neonate/infant receiving inotropesPreparation of infusionsAdministration and titration of infusionsCare of the neonate/infant on nitric oxideChest drain assessment and managementCare of neonates/infants with repogle TubesCare and transport of ventilated neonatesCare of the post-surgical neonateCare of infants for neuroprotective/therapeutic hypothermiaManagement of central linesCare of neonates/infants with congenital anomaliesCulturally sensitive bereavement care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary teamTracheostomy care“Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women, previously unavailable in Qatar and the region.” – H. H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar FoundationSidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high‑tech facility is home to world‑class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.