Duties and responsibilities
This will be the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail; assessing patients and clients and establishing health care needs; planning and implementing nursing carer interventions based on patients/clients health needs; providing appropriate healthcare service, including immunization, ante-natal care, delivery, reffering patients and clients appropriately; evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/clients preparing individualized reports; making appropriate discharge plans for patients; conducting assessment of school health needs; planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports; maintaining records on patients/clients personal and health conditions/care; ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; ensuring safe custody for in-patients belongings; conducting home visits, following up discharged patients/clients and providing continuity of care; and treating minor ailments.
Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
Certificate in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Enrolled Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Midwife, Kenya Enrolled psychiatric Nurse or Enrolled nurse/midwife from a recognized training institution;
Enrolment certificate issued by the Nursing council of Kenya;
Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya; and
Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.