Experienced Maternity nurse, EU passp, 3m in NL #31578
Experienced Maternity nurse, EU passp, 3m in NL #31578
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5years
500 - 500
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Job Description: Live-In Maternity Nurse / Postpartum Support Specialist
Location: Hilversum Netherlands
Duration: Approx. 3 months (with possible extension)
Schedule: 24/7 availability with 4 5 hours protected break per day
Job Description:
We are seeking a warm experienced and highly professional live-in maternity nurse to support our family during the first months after the birth of our baby. This role focuses on providing full-time care for the newborn supporting the mother s recovery and ensuring a calm and consistent environment.
The ideal candidate will also offer light support to our 4-year-old child when needed and occasionally assist with transport to baby appointments (e.g. doctor visits). We highly value continuity emotional stability and a low-stimulation environment and have a strong preference for Dutch-speaking candidates.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide 24/7 newborn care with a protected daily break (4 5 hours)
Night care: fully responsible for the baby overnight including feeding soothing changing nappies and ensuring safe sleep (the parents are not involved during night-time hours)
Support bottle feeding exclusively (no breastfeeding support required)
Establish a calm structured routine for feeding and sleep
Perform nursery-related tasks (e.g. sterilizing bottles laundry restocking supplies)
Provide occasional support to the mother as needed for emotional and practical recovery
Offer light flexible support for a 4-year-old (e.g. play routine transitions)
Accompany or drive to baby s appointments when necessary (driver s license preferred)
Communicate clearly with parents regarding baby s progress and care needs
Maintain a calm discreet presence in the household
Requirements & Expectations
5 years experience in newborn/postpartum care or private maternity nursing
Maternity Nurse or Newborn Care Specialist certification (preferred)
Up-to-date pediatric first aid and CPR
Fluent in English; Dutch-speaking preferred
Must be comfortable working independently at night
Prior experience supporting emotional/mental health recovery in postpartum (a plus)
Valid driver s license preferred
Professional calm and discreet at all times; respectful of family dynamics and boundaries
Ideal Candidate Profile
Our ideal maternity nurse is gentle calm and deeply nurturing someone who brings warmth structure and quiet confidence to our home during this sensitive and important time. We are looking for a person who not only has strong professional experience with newborns but also offers emotional intelligence kindness and a thoughtful approach to postpartum recovery.
Experience & Qualifications
At least 5 years of hands-on experience caring for newborns in private households or maternity nurse roles
Experience with postpartum mothers especially in emotionally complex or mental health-sensitive situations (preferred)
Confident managing all aspects of newborn care independently including nighttime care without parental support
Familiarity with bottle feeding soothing techniques and establishing healthy sleep/feed routines
Certification in Maternity Nursing Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) or equivalent
Pediatric First Aid and CPR certified
Comfortable supporting families with more than one child (light help with a 4-year-old)
Personality & Soft Skills
Emotionally intuitive and compassionate able to read the energy in the home and respond gently
Calm under pressure; not easily flustered by crying sleeplessness or emotional ups and downs
Discreet and professional understands boundaries and respects privacy
Clear communicator confident working independently but comfortable keeping parents informed
Flexible and adaptable in a family setting
Open to or experienced with Ayurvedic or Asian-inspired postpartum traditions such as warm foods gentle touch and restorative rhythms
Preferred Extras (Nice to Have):
Speaks both English and Dutch
Valid driver s license (for occasional baby-related appointments)
Cooks simple nourishing postpartum meals for the mother and ideally for the whole family
Offers maternal massage or gentle bodywork for recovery
Experience with or interest in belly binding or supportive postpartum wrapping
Enjoys music or singing softly to baby
Interest in baby massage early development or baby-led routines
A calm presence around children; possibly a background in yoga mindfulness or similar wellness practices
Requirements
Completely fluent English speaker and preferably Dutch too
Verifiable references for recent maternity nurse experience.
EU Passport: Required.
Daily Driving: A valid driver s license preferred
Start Date: 8th December 2025 until 8th March 2026
Working Hours: 24h with a (4-5h) break for sleep
Up-to-Date criminal background check
Up to date Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Right to Work in the EU: Eu passport
-Must be fit and healthy able to lift and carry growing baby with ease
Commitment: 3 months with some flexibility to suit the Maternity Nurse
Strictly Non-Smoking & non-vaping position
Up to date, enhanced criminal background check will be required prior to starting the job. Up to date paediatric first aid required
Education
Yes,
Employment Type
Full Time
