Live-In Neonatal / Pediatric Registered Nurse (Dubai)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Neonatal / Pediatric Registered Nurse to live with a private family in Dubai and provide dedicated clinical care for a medically complex newborn transitioning home after a prolonged NICU stay and major surgery. This full‑time live‑in position offers the opportunity to deliver hospital‑level care in a home environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialized neonatal nursing care following the hospital discharge plan and physicians’ instructions.
• Monitor the baby’s health, respiratory status, feeding tolerance, medications and overall recovery.
• Perform colostomy and stoma care, wound care and postoperative monitoring.
• Administer medications accurately and maintain detailed clinical records.
• Support feeding with aspiration precautions and monitor developmental milestones.
• Maintain strict infection‑control standards.
• Coordinate with parents, doctors, therapists and other healthcare professionals.
• Respond appropriately to neonatal emergencies within professional scope.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of neonatal or pediatric nursing experience, including at least 2 years recent hands‑on NICU experience (Level III/IV preferred).
• Experience caring for postoperative or medically complex newborns.
• Proven experience with colostomy/stoma care, neonatal medication administration, feeding support and aspiration precautions.
• Infant CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• DHA/DOH license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Willingness to live with the family in Dubai, non‑smoker and non‑vaper, with verifiable hospital/NICU references.

Required skills

• Neonatal nursing
• Pediatric nursing
• NICU Level III/IV care
• Colostomy and stoma care
• Wound care
• Medication administration
• Feeding support and aspiration precautions
• Infant CPR
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• DHA/DOH licensing