Maternity Nurse for VVIP Family

About this opportunity

The Maternity Nurse will provide professional, compassionate, and discreet support to a new mother and her newborn baby, within a private home environment. The role focuses on ensuring the mother’s recovery, supporting feeding and sleep routines, and caring for the newborn’s overall wellbeing during the postnatal period. The Maternity Nurse helps the family adjust confidently to life with their new baby while maintaining a calm, nurturing atmosphere. Key Responsibilities: Newborn Care • Provide twelve (12) hour care for the newborn, including feeding, changing, bathing, dressing, and settling. • Establish and maintain appropriate feeding and sleeping routines tailored to the baby’s needs. • Monitor the baby’s health, noting feeding patterns, sleep habits, and any signs of illness. • Ensure all baby items (bottles, clothes, nursery equipment) are clean, organized, and ready for use. • Support with sterilization and preparation of bottles if formula feeding or mixed feeding. Maternal Support • Offer emotional and practical support to the mother during her recovery from childbirth. • Provide guidance on breastfeeding techniques, expressing milk, or bottle-feeding methods. • Ensure the mother is resting, eating well, and recovering physically and emotionally. • Encourage healthy postnatal habits and self-care routines. Family Support & Education • Help parents build confidence in caring for their newborn. • Provide advice on infant development, hygiene, safety, and early sleep training. • Share practical tips for daily routines, soothing techniques, and handling the baby safely. • Maintain clear communication with parents about the baby’s daily progress. Household Duties Related to the Baby • Keep the nursery and baby’s belongings tidy and hygienic. • Organize and maintain baby clothing, ensuring items are clean, folded, and properly stored. • Organize baby supplies and inform parents when restocking is needed. Health, Safety & Confidentiality • Monitor and record the baby’s feeding and sleeping patterns. • Report any health concerns promptly to the parents. • Always maintain strict confidentiality and discretion regarding family life and personal matters. • Follow all hygiene, safety, and infection control guidelines. Graduate of Nursing or Midwifery or Recognized maternity nurse qualification (e.g., MNT, NNEB, CACHE Level 3 or equivalent). Current Pediatric First Aid and Infant CPR certification. Minimum 4 years’ experience working with newborns and new mothers in a private household or maternity setting. Strong knowledge of newborn feeding, sleep routines, and early development. Must be willing to travel with the family, if needed. Personal Attributes: • Warm, caring, and reassuring manners. • Highly professional, trustworthy, and discreet. • Calm and adaptable, even under pressure. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Organized and self-motivated with strong attention to detail. • Respectful of family privacy and household dynamics.