Paediatric/Neonatal Nurse Job in Nepal

We are looking for a specialist paediatric/neonatal nurse to fill an urgent long-term placement (9 months ideally) in Nepal (Province 2)

This is a hospital-based role supporting improvements in neonatal and child healthcare across 12 hospitals.

Nurses will work with Nepali and UK doctors and nurses to support the development of hospital care including;

This programme is supported by both the Nepal Paediatric Society and UNICEF.

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Paediatric/Neonatal nurse

Essential Criteria

Active registration with relevant regulatory body (NMC etc).
At least four years post-graduation experience, with significant experience in looking after sick and newborn babies and children in an acute setting.
Evidence of interest and involvement in teaching, preferably specific experience of this within paediatrics/neonates
Willingness and ability to collect data in relation to the programme quality improvement outcomes.
Tropical Nursing qualification or equivalent.

Desired criteria

Experience working in a resource-poor setting
NLS / EPLS / APLS provider
Demonstrable management experience preferred (eg quality improvement experience within NHS; completed audit cycle; guideline writing etc)