Registered Nurse III (277 Posts

Overview

Job Description Three (3) Months Contract Renewable Once Duties and Responsibilities This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes; Providing appropriate health care services including integrated management of childhood illnesses (IMCI), immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care and delivery, providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs; Referring patients and clients appropriately; Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans; Maintaining records on patient’s/client’s health condition and care; and Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and collecting and compiling data. Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: - 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; Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya; Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya; and Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.