Senior Nurse (Emergency & Critical Care, NICU, Pediatrics, Surgical, ICU & OR)
New Leaf Medical Complex (NLMC)About This Role
This role is about becoming a clinical anchor at a growing private medical facility in Addis Ababa. As a Senior Nurse at New Leaf Medical Complex, you will be expected to handle high-pressure, specialized environments—from the operating room to the neonatal unit—while also mentoring less experienced staff. This is ideal for a nurse with strong critical thinking skills who is ready to step beyond bedside care into a supervisory and quality assurance role. The position reflects the hospital’s ambition to build a reputation for reliable, multi-specialty care in a competitive urban healthcare market.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The employer is looking for a nurse who has not just logged years on the job, but who has thrived in acute-care settings where quick decisions matter. The emphasis on multiple units—ICU, OR, NICU, and Emergency—suggests they want someone cross-trained or willing to rotate, not a specialist confined to one ward. The “3-5 years” seniority level implies they value practical competence over academic credentials alone, and they likely expect familiarity with Ethiopian clinical protocols and resource constraints.
How to Approach This Application
In your cover letter or interview, lead with specific examples of managing critical incidents—such as stabilizing a trauma patient or coordinating a neonatal emergency—rather than generic descriptions of your duties. Because this is a private facility emphasizing “clinical excellence,” highlight any experience with infection control, equipment maintenance, or staff training you have led. The employer will prioritize candidates who can demonstrate they can step onto the floor and immediately supervise a shift without extended orientation.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for an experienced nurse who thrives in fast-paced, multi-unit environments and wants to move into a leadership track at a growing private hospital. Given the specialized departments and mid-level seniority, competition will be moderate but serious among nurses with strong hospital-based backgrounds.
Job Summary
We are seeking experienced and compassionate Senior Nurses to join our clinical team across Emergency & Critical Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatrics, Surgical Ward, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Operating Room (OR). The role involves delivering high-quality patient care, supervising junior staff, and ensuring adherence to clinical standards, safety protocols, and patient-centered care practices. The Senior Nurse plays a key role in maintaining clinical excellence and supporting efficient healthcare service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Patient Care Delivery
- Provide advanced nursing care to patients across Emergency, NICU, Pediatrics, Surgical, ICU, and OR units
- Monitor patient conditions, interpret clinical data, and respond appropriately
- Ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care delivery
- Support pre-operative, post-operative, neonatal, and pediatric care
2. Clinical Leadership & Supervision
- Supervise and guide Junior Nurses and support staff
- Ensure adherence to clinical protocols, standards, and best practices
- Provide on-the-job coaching and mentorship to junior team members
- Support shift coordination and ensure continuity of care
3. Clinical Procedures & Support
- Assist and lead in complex medical and surgical procedures
- Ensure proper preparation and utilization of medical equipment and supplies
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
- Maintain strict infection prevention and control (IPC) practices
4. Emergency, Critical & Neonatal Care
- Respond effectively to emergency and critical patient situations
- Support ICU and NICU patient monitoring, stabilization, and care
- Ensure timely intervention in life-threatening conditions
5. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and clinical activities
- Report patient progress, complications, and critical changes
- Ensure compliance with documentation standards and audit requirements
6. Teamwork & Professional Practice
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated patient care
- Uphold professional ethics, discipline, and patient confidentiality
- Participate in continuous improvement and training initiatives
Qualifications & Requirements
- BSc in Nursing from a recognized institution
- Valid professional nursing license
- 3–5 years of relevant clinical experience
- Strong experience in one or more areas: Emergency, Critical Care, NICU, Pediatrics, Surgical, ICU, or OR
- Solid knowledge of clinical procedures, patient care standards, and safety protocols
- Strong leadership, supervision, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- High level of professionalism, empathy, and accountability
How To Apply
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit the following documents:
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Application / Cover Letter
Copies of educational credentials
Copies of relevant certificates and testimonials
Other supporting documents as applicable
Important Note
Applicants must clearly indicate the position title and specific specialty Eg: Junior Nurse (Emergency & Critical Care, NICU, Pediatrics, Surgical, ICU & OR), and include their current city/town of residence in the subject line of the email or application document.
Submission Address
By Email
hr@newleaffertility.org
In Person
New Leaf Medical Complex PLC (NLMC) Lebu, In front of Tomoca Coffee, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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