Registered Nurse I (ICU) at Kwale County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Assessing, planning and implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patients’ outcome; diagnosing common health conditions;
• Providing appropriate healthcare service including Integrated Management of Childhood illness(IMCI), Integrated Management of Adolescent and Adulthood illness ( IMAI), Immunization and reproductive health.
• Providing health education and counseling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs;
• Referring patients and clients appropriately;
• Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans
• Maintaining records on patients/clients health condition and care
• Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment.
• Collecting and collating data for research,
• Planning, implementing interventions and preparing reports
• Identifying occupational health needs and making appropriate recommendations

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Registered Nurse I for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Higher Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Registered Anesthetic Nursing, Kenya Registered Ophthalmology Nursing, Kenya Registered Pediatric Nursing, Kenya
• Registered Critical Care Nursing, Kenya Registered Accident& Emergency Nursing, Kenya Registered Neonatal Nursing, Kenya Registered Nephrology Nursing, Kenya Registered Palliative Nursing, or any other equivalent qualification from recognized institution.
• Registered Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution and,
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.