Maternity Nurse job (M/F) in Dubai, UAE

Newborn Care

• Take primary responsibility for the baby’s daily care and wellbeing.
• Establish and maintain appropriate feeding, sleeping, changing, and bathing routines.
• Prepare bottles and safely sterilise feeding equipment.
• Monitor the baby’s general health, comfort, behaviour, and developmental progress.
• Encourage healthy sleep and feeding habits.
• Maintain accurate awareness of the baby’s routine and communicate relevant observations to the parents.
• Provide knowledgeable guidance and reassurance to the parents on newborn-care matters.
• Follow the parents’ preferred approach to feeding, sleep, and daily care.

Nursery & Baby Care

• Maintain the baby’s hygiene and ensure clothing and personal items are clean and organised.
• Manage the baby’s laundry and linen.
• Keep the nursery clean, tidy, safe, and well organised.
• Prepare and maintain essential baby equipment and supplies.
• Introduce appropriate sensory and developmental activities as the baby grows.
• Ensure all newborn-care equipment is handled safely and hygienically.

Postnatal & Family Support

• Provide practical support to the mother during her recovery from a C-section.
• Help create a calm and comfortable environment during the early postnatal period.
• Work closely with both parents and respect their parenting preferences.
• Keep the family informed about the baby’s routine, feeding, sleep, and general wellbeing.
• Offer professional newborn-care advice and reassurance when appropriate.
• Coordinate effectively with other household staff where required.

Travel

• Potentially accompany the family on domestic and international trips from approximately three months after the baby’s birth.
• Maintain the baby’s established routine while travelling.
• Prepare and organise the baby’s belongings and equipment for travel.
• Adapt confidently to different environments while maintaining high standards of care.

Professional Standards

• Maintain complete confidentiality regarding the family and their private affairs.
• Demonstrate discretion, professionalism, and respect at all times.
• Work confidently and independently while maintaining clear communication with the parents.