Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse – Riyadh

About the role

This full‑time position is for a qualified Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse to work on‑site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The nurse will deliver direct, specialised care to premature and critically ill newborns within a high‑acuity NICU environment.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs continuously, administer medications, and manage ventilators and other life‑support equipment.
• Perform advanced nursing procedures, implement individualized care plans, and document patient status accurately.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to respond promptly to changes in a newborn’s condition.
• Educate and support families, promote infection‑control and safety practices, and participate in quality‑improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Strong proficiency in neonatal intensive care, including monitoring, intervention, and support for critically ill newborns.
• Valid nursing license/registration and eligibility to practice in Saudi Arabia (or ability to obtain licensure).
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent accredited qualification.
• Experience working in a NICU, preferably in tertiary or specialty‑care hospitals.
• Excellent clinical assessment, decision‑making, and emergency‑response skills with a focus on patient safety.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and a compassionate, family‑centred approach.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required skills

• Neonatal intensive‑care monitoring
• Ventilator management
• Life‑support equipment operation
• Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
• Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)