Job Description
NURSING OFFICER, JOB GROUP CPSB 09/’K’ - (5 POSTS)
Kakamega, Kenya
This Job will expire on 31st July, 2023 at 11.59 P.M
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 38,270 x 1,470 – 39,740 x 1,520 – 41,260 x 1,710 – 42,970 x 1,910 - 44,890 x 2,000 – 46,890 x 2,100 – 49,000 x 2,170 – 51,170 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
i.Providing holistic care by carrying out risk identification and assessment of an individual throughout the lifespan;
ii.Performing a comprehensive physical examination within various settings; assessing, formulating, planning and implementing evidence-based nursing care for client/patient;
iii.Creating and maintaining a safe nursing care environment for client/patient;
iv.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;
v.Carrying out therapeutic communication with the patient/client;
vi.Conducting community health risk assessment and providing outcome-based interventions;
vii.Documenting interventions and nursing outcomes;
viii.Participating in quality improvement and quality assurance procedures; and
ix.Diagnosing common health conditions and recommending necessary interventions.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i.Bachelor’s Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution;
ii.Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
iii.Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya; and
iv.Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution