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Nursing Officer I/Registered Nurse I/Senior Enrolled Nurse II – 8 Posts at County Government of Nandi
Job Description
Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution;
Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
OR
Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
Served in the grade of Registered Nurse II for a minimum period of three (3) years:
Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
OR
Certificate in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Enrolled Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Midwife, Kenya Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse or Enrolled Nurse/Midwife from a recognized training institution;
Served in the grade of Enrolled Nurse I for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Enrolment Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
Valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya; and
Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Providing holistic care by carrying out risk identification and assessment of an individual throughout the lifespan;
Performing a comprehensive physical examination within various settings;
Assessing, formulating, planning and implementing evidence-based nursing care for client/patient;
Creating and maintaining a safe nursing care environment for client/patient;
Carrying out patient audits to improve client/patient care;
Collaborating and maintaining effective working relationships among interdisciplinary teams to support client/patient and their families;
Carrying out therapeutic communication with the patient/client; conducting community health risk assessment and providing outcome based interventions;
Documenting interventions and nursing outcomes;
Participating in quality improvement and quality assurance procedures;
And diagnosing common health conditions and recommending necessary interventions.
How to apply
Interested persons who meet the above minimum criteria are requested to submit hardcopy applications enclosing a curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates. The CV must at the minimum provide details of current employer, contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s professional and work record. Applications to be hand delivered to the following address: –
The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer,
Nandi County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 802 – 30300,
KAPSABET.
Applications must be received by 5.00 pm on 25th October 2024.