Maternity Nurse job (M/F) in Dubai, UAE
Job description
A lovely family based in Dubai, UAE is seeking an experienced and highly qualified Maternity Nurse to provide dedicated care for their newborn baby boy.
The family is looking for a professional who is confident caring for a newborn from birth and can provide expert support during the early months, particularly while the mother recovers from a C-section.
The position is initially more intensive during the first six weeks, with the working hours expected to reduce depending on the mother's recovery. The family is very flexible and willing to discuss the working arrangement and hours based on the candidate's experience, availability, and preferences.
The ideal candidate will hold formal newborn care or maternity nurse qualifications and have extensive professional experience caring for newborns in private households.
The family is ideally looking for a long-term commitment of approximately 6 months or more, depending on the candidate's availability and suitability. Candidates currently based overseas, including those currently in Europe, are welcome to apply. UAE employment benefits will be provided.
Responsibilities
Newborn Care
Provide attentive and professional care for the newborn baby boy.
• Manage feeding, sleeping, changing, bathing, and daily routines.
• Prepare bottles and sterilize feeding equipment.
• Monitor the baby's health, wellbeing, and developmental milestones.
• Support healthy feeding and sleep routines.
• Provide appropriate newborn care guidance and support to the parents.
Baby & Nursery Care
• Maintain the baby's hygiene, clothing, laundry, and personal belongings.
• Keep the nursery clean, organized, and well maintained.
• Prepare and organize baby essentials and equipment.
• Provide age-appropriate developmental and sensory activities.
Mother & Family Support
• Provide additional support to the mother during her recovery from a C-section.
• Work closely with the parents and follow their preferred parenting style.
• Communicate regularly with the parents regarding the baby's routine and wellbeing.
• Provide professional newborn-care guidance and reassurance when required.
Travel & Household Support
• Potentially accompany the family on domestic or international travel after approximately
three months.
• Maintain the baby's routine while travelling.
• Coordinate professionally with other household staff when required.
• Maintain complete discretion and confidentiality.
Requirements
- European passport preferred/required to facilitate smooth international travel.
- Formal qualification in Newborn Care, Maternity Nursing, Infant Care, or an
equivalent field. - Proven professional experience caring for newborn babies from birth.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in private households, maternity care, or professional
newborn care environments preferred. - Strong knowledge of newborn feeding, sleep routines, hygiene, development, and infant
safety. - Current First Aid and Infant CPR certification preferred.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Previous experience supporting mothers following C-sections is advantageous.
- Previous experience working with HNW/UHNW families is advantageous.
- Professional, calm, nurturing, discreet, and adaptable personality.
- Ability to work independently and confidently with a newborn.
- Flexibility regarding working hours and live-in/live-out arrangements.
- Willingness to travel internationally if required.
Candidates currently overseas or based in Europe are welcome to apply. UAE employment
benefits will be provided.
Work conditions
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Start Date: ASAP or approximately 5 September 2026
- Duration: Ideally 6 months minimum, depending on the candidate's availability
- Working Arrangement: Live-in or live-out, depending on the candidate's preference and agreed schedule
First 6 weeks:
- Approximately 20 hours per day, with around 4 hours off, 6 days per week.
- Potentially 7 days during the first week, depending on the family's needs.
- The hours may reduce earlier than six weeks depending on the mother's recovery
following her C-section.
After the initial 6 weeks:
- Approximately 10–12 hours per day.
- Day or night schedule to be discussed and agreed with the candidate.
- Live-in or live-out option available, depending on the candidate's preference.
The family is very flexible regarding the working hours and arrangement and is willing to
adapt the schedule depending on the right candidate. Some international or domestic travel may be required after approximately three months.
Salary
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