Professional Maternity Nurse Required Hackney, London
Happy Nest is delighted to support a first-time family in Hackney, in their search for an experienced and professional maternity nurse. This is a wonderful opportunity to provide expert care and guidance to new parents, helping them navigate the early weeks with their newborn.
About the Role:
The family is expecting their baby in early July 2025, with the maternity nurse required to start on July 7th, 2025. They are looking for a warm, knowledgeable, and supportive professional who can provide specialist maternity care while giving confidence in their parenting journey.
The role will involve:
* Assisting with breastfeeding support and/or bottle-feeding guidance, including sterilisation if expressing.
* Providing full newborn care, including nappy changes, bathing, soothing techniques, and establishing a gentle sleep routine.
* Supporting the parents with advice, education, and reassurance tailored to their needs.
* Helping to create a calm, nurturing environment for both baby and parents.
The family has allocated a private bedroom for the maternity nurse to ensure comfort during the placement and is happy if you need to commute in or live in.
Schedule & Duration:
* Initial commitment of 6 weeks, with the potential for an extension.
* A mix of three 24-hour shifts per week, plus overnight support six nights a week.
* Competitive pay, dependent on experience and qualifications.
* Potential to travel to the family's other homes in either Jersey or Ross on Wye on occasion when you will have your own bathroom and bedroom.
Essential Requirements:
* A fully Enhanced DBS check (on the update service) assistance available via the agency.
* An in-date Paediatric First Aid certificate.
* Strong references from previous private maternity roles.
* Previous experience as a private maternity nurse working with newborns.
* A relevant qualification or certification (e.g. NEST Level 3+, MNT Level 3+, BabyEm, HATA, Midwifery, or similar).
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced maternity nurse who is passionate about newborn care and eager to provide invaluable support to new parents.
Start Date: July 7th, 2025
Location: London E9
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