Job Description
The Registered Nurse, KEWI 7 reports to the Senior Registered Nurse KEWI 6.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
Assessing, planning and implementing nursing interventions;
Evaluating patient's outcomes;
Providing healthcare education and counselling to patients/clients on identified health needs;
Referring patients and clients appropriately;
Participating in patients' referrals procedures;
Facilitating patients' admission and initiating discharge plans;
Documenting and maintaining relevant records;
Facilitating and implementing recommendations on patients care plans;
Participating in multidisciplinary health teams on patients care management
Preparing periodic reports;
Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment;
Collecting and compiling data related to nursing services; and
Identifying and assessing risks in work place.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Registered Nurse II or in a comparable position;
Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.