Nursing Officers - 4 Posts at County Government of Kakamega

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 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.

Requirements for Appointment

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; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.