Nursing Officers at County Government of Kirinyaga

JOB REF: CPSB/MOH/19/04/01/17

Responsibilities for the Nursing Officer Job

• Nursing and assessment of patients;
• Education to patients and their families;
• Initiation of dialysis, patient and machine monitoring during dialysis and termination of the dialysis procedure;
• Home dialysis training;
• Nursing care prior to and following renal transplant;
• Care of renal patients in the secondary stage involving rehabilitation and in the tertiary stage;
• Organizing for and coordinating training for staff on renal care
• Ensuring a safe environment for care of patients.
• Taking appropriate care of patients with kidney disease who receive dialysis or renal transplants;
• Providing patients with the necessary information;
• Educating patients regarding risk factors that can result from chronic
  kidney disease;
• Supervising and mentoring NO-Interns; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Maintaining records on patients/Clients health condition and care.
• Evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/ clients and preparing individualized reports;
• Planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports;
• Identifying occupational health needs and making appropriate recommendations. Verifying and maintaining information relating to patients admission
• Keeping records of drugs and supplies
• Guiding, supervising and counseling staff performing routine duties

Requirements for the Nursing Officer Job

• For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Diploma in Community health nursing from Kenya Medical Training
• College or any other recognized Institution;
• Be a holder of a higher diploma in Nephrology Nursing from a recognized training institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid Practicing License from Nursing Council of Kenya
• Produce evidence of successfully completed internship.
• Working experience will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution;
• Must have good inter-personal and communication skills;
• Must be conversant with computer applications.
• Civil Servants in Job Group K are encouraged to apply