Maternity Nurse
Overview
Our client is seeking a professional and experienced Maternity Nurse to provide 24/7 care for their newborn baby in Paddington, London, starting from the 1st of August.
The baby is due on the 14th of August, but the family is looking to have the Maternity Nurse available from the start of the month to provide expert care throughout the early stages of the baby’s life.
This is a six to eight-week placement with the possibility of an extension, including travel to Dubai for further support once the family is settled back at home. The family have two other children with their own Nanny.
Job duties
- Provide 24-hour care and support to the newborn, including feeding, changing, and comforting
- Assist with the establishment of a feeding routine, including breast and/or bottle feeding as needed
- Ensure the baby’s well-being, health, and hygiene are maintained
- Provide sleep training and guidance to the parents as required
- Offer support with baby’s settling, ensuring a comfortable and calm environment for both parents and the newborn
- Monitor the baby’s progress and communicate any concerns or developments to the parents
- Help with light household duties directly related to the baby’s care
- Provide advice and support for the parents, helping them transition into their new routine and responsibilities
Candidates must be/have:
- Strong experience as a Maternity Nurse working within UHNW households
- First Aid and CPR certification, with recent training
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work closely with the family and offer guidance as needed
- A calm, patient, and nurturing approach, capable of working independently while being adaptable to the family’s needs
- Understanding of newborn care, infant development, and sleep techniques
- Flexibility in working hours and ability to commit to 24/7 support for the duration of the contract
- Exceptional checkable references
Accommodation
The Maternity Nurse will be staying in a serviced apartment during the assignment, located in the Paddington, W2, area.
Location
Paddington, London, W2, plus potential travel to Dubai (dates dependent on baby’s passport).
Hours
The Maternity Nurse will provide 24-hour care, ideally 7 days a week. However, there may be flexibility with a 24/6 schedule, with either a Saturday or Sunday off.
Salary
Candidates should advise their 24-hour rate upon application.
Job ref
CP814: Maternity Nurse for 6-8 weeks in Paddington, London.
