Location: Oman
Position: Maternity Nurse / Baby Nanny – Premature Infant Care
Salary: £10,000–£12,000 per month, depending on experience and qualifications
Contract: Temporary, 3 months, with the possibility of extension
Working Hours: 6 days per week, 12 hours per day
Accommodation: Separate accommodation provided
Travel: International travel required
Burlington Nannies is delighted to be assisting an international family based in Oman in their search for a highly experienced, professional and nurturing Maternity Nurse / Baby Nanny to provide dedicated care for their 8-week-old premature baby.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an accomplished newborn care specialist with extensive experience supporting young infants, particularly those born prematurely. The family are seeking a knowledgeable, calm and attentive professional who understands the importance of individualised care, gentle developmental support and creating a secure, nurturing environment during a baby's earliest months.
The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of newborn care, premature infant development and the additional considerations involved in caring for a baby born early. An understanding of corrected age, developmental milestones, feeding patterns and safe sleep practices is particularly important.
Although this is initially a three-month contract, the family are keen to appoint a career nanny who can demonstrate longevity in previous positions, including experience caring for children from the newborn stage through to 12–18 months.
The Role
Working closely with the parents, you will take responsibility for providing attentive, responsive and developmentally appropriate care tailored to the baby's individual needs.
Your approach should be gentle, observant and reassuring, with the confidence to establish suitable routines while remaining flexible to the baby's changing requirements.
The position is based in Oman, with separate accommodation provided. The usual working schedule will be six days per week, 12 hours per day, although flexibility is essential.
The family travel internationally, and the successful candidate must be comfortable accompanying them. During periods of travel, the position will require 24-hour cover, with appropriate rest and sleep arrangements agreed in advance.
Key Responsibilities
Provide dedicated, nurturing and attentive care for an 8-week-old premature infant.
Support feeding, sleeping, hygiene, comfort and general wellbeing in accordance with parental preferences and medical guidance.
Understand the specific care considerations associated with prematurity, including corrected age and individual developmental progress.
Establish gentle, consistent daily routines suited to the baby's needs.
Encourage early sensory, physical, emotional and cognitive development through responsive interaction and appropriate activities.
Introduce supervised tummy time and gentle sensory experiences when developmentally appropriate and consistent with medical advice.
Monitor feeding patterns, sleep, behaviour and developmental progress, communicating any concerns promptly.
Maintain excellent standards of infant safety, hygiene and nursery organisation.
Work collaboratively with the parents and relevant healthcare professionals.
Adapt the baby's routines and care arrangements during international travel.
Maintain discretion, confidentiality and professionalism within the family home.
The Ideal Candidate
The family are looking for an experienced career nanny or maternity nurse who combines specialist newborn knowledge with a genuinely warm, patient and reassuring nature.
You will ideally offer:
Extensive professional experience caring for newborns and infants aged 0–6 months.
Previous experience caring for premature babies and an understanding of their individual developmental requirements.
Strong knowledge of newborn feeding, sleep, safety and early developmental milestones.
An understanding of corrected age and developmentally appropriate infant care.
Demonstrable longevity in previous nanny positions, ideally caring for children from birth through to 12–18 months.
Experience working in private households and alongside parents.
Confidence recognising changes in an infant's wellbeing and communicating concerns appropriately.
Relevant maternity nursing, newborn care or childcare qualifications.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Previous international travel experience or a willingness to travel extensively.
Flexibility to accommodate the family's schedule, including 24-hour cover during travel with agreed rest arrangements.
A calm, patient, discreet and adaptable personality.
An established professional employment history with excellent, verifiable references.
Candidates with specialist experience in premature infant care will be particularly welcomed.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £10,000–£12,000 per month, dependent on experience and qualifications.
Contract: Initial three-month temporary placement, with the possibility of extension.
Accommodation: Separate accommodation provided in Oman.
Working Schedule: Six days per week, 12 hours per day.
International Travel: Accompanying the family as required.
Travel Arrangements: 24-hour cover during international travel, with appropriate rest and sleep arrangements agreed in advance.
A Rewarding International Opportunity
This position offers an experienced maternity nurse or baby nanny the opportunity to support a young infant during an important stage of early development while working with a private international family.
The family value professionalism, consistency and a nurturing approach and are looking for someone who will bring reassurance, knowledge and genuine dedication to their baby's care.
If you are a highly experienced Maternity Nurse or Baby Nanny with specialist newborn knowledge, experience caring for premature infants and the flexibility to travel internationally, Burlington Nannies would be delighted to hear from you.
