Nursing Officer at Laikipia County Government

Responsibilities

An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• 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.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelors Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya