Multiple Career Opportunities for Nursing Staff at Kakamega County - 250 Positions

An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.

Registered Nurse Job Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, nursing, interventions and evaluating patients’ outcomes, providing appropriate health care service; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications For Registered Nurse Job

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing
• Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution.
• Registration Certificate issued by Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid Practicing License from Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Certificate in Computer Applications skills from a recognized institution and

NB: People with disability are encouraged to apply

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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

• Providing holistic care by carrying out risk identification and assessment of an individual throughout the lifespan;
• Performing a comprehensive history and 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;
• Diagnosing common health conditions and recommending necessary interventions;
• Guiding, supervising and counseling staff performing routine duties; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

NB: People with disability are encouraged to apply

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An officer at this level will work under the guidance of Senior Officers.
Work at this level will involve planning, supervision of nursing care at an out-patient department or ward in a health facility.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assessing of patients’ needs for nursing services;

• Verifying and maintaining information relating to patients’ admissions and discharge;
• Keeping records of drugs and supplies;
• Guiding and counseling clients under routine services;
• Bedside Nursing;
• Nursing cardex and patient care plans; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Diploma in Nursing;
• Have a registration certificate and a valid practicing license issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• 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; and
• Must be holder of Certificate in Computer applications.

NB: People with disability are encouraged to apply