Pediatric Nurse

Job Title

Senior Pediatric Nurse – NICU/PICU

Department

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant clinical experience

Qualification

GNM / B.Sc. Nursing

Employment Type

Full-time

CONTACT : 9121545202

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Senior Pediatric Nurse with a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in NICU and/or PICU settings. The candidate will be responsible for delivering specialised nursing care to critically ill newborns, infants, and children, monitoring vital signs, assisting with emergency interventions, and ensuring compliance with clinical protocols and patient safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates, infants, and pediatric patients in NICU/PICU.
• Continuously monitor vital signs, oxygen saturation, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, and other clinical parameters.
• Manage and monitor ventilators, CPAP, oxygen therapy, infusion pumps, syringe pumps, and other critical care equipment within the scope of training and competency.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and prescribed treatments accurately and safely.
• Assist doctors during emergency interventions, intubation, resuscitation, and other critical procedures.
• Provide specialised care for premature babies, low-birth-weight neonates, and children with critical medical conditions.
• Monitor fluid balance, intake and output, nutritional support, and feeding tolerance.
• Identify early signs of clinical deterioration and promptly escalate concerns to the treating physician.
• Maintain accurate patient records, nursing notes, medication charts, and treatment documentation.
• Follow infection prevention protocols, hand hygiene practices, isolation precautions, and aseptic techniques.
• Support neonatal and pediatric resuscitation as per hospital protocols and current training.
• Provide appropriate developmental care for neonates and age-appropriate nursing care for children.
• Educate and counsel parents regarding the child's condition, treatment, feeding, hygiene, and discharge instructions.
• Support family-centred care while maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity.
• Ensure proper functioning, cleanliness, and readiness of critical care equipment.
• Coordinate with pediatricians, neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Guide junior nurses and nursing assistants and support smooth shift handovers.
• Adhere to hospital policies, medication safety standards, and quality assurance requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

• GNM / B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant clinical nursing experience, preferably in NICU, PICU, or pediatric critical care.
• Valid registration with the applicable State Nursing Council.
• Hands-on experience in critical care monitoring and management of pediatric or neonatal patients.
• Knowledge of ventilator care, oxygen therapy, infusion pumps, emergency response, and infection control.
• BLS certification; NRP and PALS certifications are preferred, as applicable to the role.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to work rotational shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required Skills

• Neonatal and pediatric critical care nursing
• NICU/PICU patient monitoring
• Ventilator and respiratory support management
• Medication administration and IV therapy
• Neonatal and pediatric emergency care
• Infection prevention and patient safety
• Fluid balance and nutritional monitoring
• Parent counselling and family-centred care
• Clinical documentation and shift handover
• Team coordination and junior staff guidance

Preferred Candidate Profile

An experienced and compassionate pediatric critical care nurse with strong clinical skills, the ability to manage high-acuity patients, and a commitment to providing safe, evidence-based care to newborns and children.

Pay

₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location

In person