Our Maternity Nurses:
Requirements:
Maternity Nurses are:
» Health Care professionals - Midwifes/Public Health Nurses/Paediatric Nurses
» Childcare professionals with a minimum of 10 years full time experience working with newborns
The Maternity nurses role/duties:
All our maternity nurses are experienced in the care and nurturing of newborns and young babies. They provide an invaluable ‘extra’ pair of hands, particularly in the case of multiple births. Their role is to establish a routine for the baby and to give a wide range of advice to new parents. A maternity nurse also undertakes some nursery duties including:
» Assistance/advice regarding breast feeding
» Feeding/preparation of bottles
» Winding
» Bathing
» Establishing a sleep routine for the baby
Working conditions for Maternity Nurses:
Hours: Nights only/24 hours
After a 24 hour/6 day week period a full 24 hours off must be given
For nights, shifts are of 10 – 12 hour duration
Contracts: Maternity Nurses must be booked in advance. Contracts are typically of 6 – 12 week duration. Night Nurses are available from 2 nights – 6 nights per week.
Accommodation: A bed should be provided for a maternity nurse on nights or 24 hour duty.
Qualifications: Maternity nurses may hold any of the following qualifications:
» Diploma in Midwifery
» Diploma in Paediatric Nursing
» Diploma in Public Health Nursing
Other relevant qualifications include any standard Childcare/Nursery nurse Diploma.
Overseas maternity nurses hold similar qualifications to Irish Maternity Nurses.
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NOTE: There is no agency fee for candidates who wish to register with Nanny Solutions. The €85 registration fee is paid by clients only.
