Job Description
About Us
Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals is one of Nigeria's leading private healthcare providers and the first hospital group in Nigeria to be accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI). Our work is guided by five core values: Empathy, Ethical, Innovative, Knowledge Driven and Accessible.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled Neonatal Special Care Nurse to deliver specialised nursing care to premature, low-birth-weight and unwell newborns in our Special Care Baby Unit.
Key Responsibilities
• Implement nursing care plans for neonates requiring special care
• Closely observe and monitor neonates' vital signs and general wellbeing, with necessary follow-up
• Manage and ensure neonatal equipment (incubators, phototherapy units, CPAP, syringe pumps, feeding tubes) functions properly
• Administer medications, manage IV access and support feeding (including NG/tube feeding)
• Assist with neonatal resuscitation and stabilisation
• Maintain concise, complete records and reports; uphold patient confidentiality
• Provide education and emotional support to parents of babies in the unit
• Maintain a clean, safe and infection-free environment at all times
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures and quality standards
• Participate in departmental quality improvement projects
Requirements
• Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Midwife (RM); Post-Basic Diploma in Paediatric/Neonatal Nursing an added advantage
• Valid practising licence from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)
• 0–5 years post-qualification experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) skills; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification an added advantage
• Knowledge of and ability to use neonatal life support equipment
• Attention to detail and empathy; good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle stress and crisis situations
• Demonstrates our core values: Empathy, Ethical, Innovative, Knowledge Driven and Accessible
Work Schedule
Shift-based, including weekends: Day shift (8:00am–6:00pm) and Night shift (6:00pm–8:00am).
Pay: ₦4,402,599.48 per year
Work Location: In person
