Between 6 and 10 per cent of sick or premature newborns and babies spend time in specialised neonatal units where they receive 24-hour care. There are three levels of care: intensive for the most seriously ill babies, high dependency for those who are not critically ill but still need complex care, and special care for well babies who are catching up on growth and development after a premature birth or those who are getting better after more complex treatment.
Under the guidance of the nurse manager, NNNs take responsibility for the nursing care and daily living needs of babies from admission to discharge. This includes:
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