Job Description
CHIEF NURSING OFFICER - JOB GROUP CPSB 07/‘M’ (5 POSTS)
Kakamega, Kenya
This Job will expire on 22nd September, 2023 at 11.59 P.M
Basic Salary: Kshs. 49,000 x 2,170 – 51,170 x 2,550 – 53,720 x 2,650 – 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 x 2,920 – 62,040 x 3,080 – 65,120 p.m.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i.Providing holistic care by carrying out risk identification and assessment of an individual throughout the life span, performing a comprehensive physical examination within various settings;
ii.Assessing , formulating ,planning and implementing evidence-based nursing care for client /patient;
iii.Ensuring a safe nursing care environment for clients /patients;
iv.Conducting patients audit to improve client /patient care;
v.Collaborating and maintaining effective working relationships among interdisciplinary teams to support client/patients and their families;
vi.Conducting a community health risk assessment and providing outcome-based interventions;
vii.Conducting nursing teaching and assessment of nursing staff and students;
viii.Referring patients and clients appropriately;
ix.Facilitating patients’ admissions and initiating discharge plans;
x.Maintaining nursing records on patients /clients personal and health condition/care;
xi.Conducting assessment of school health needs, and implementing;
xii.Conducting community diagnosis and providing feedback;
xiii.Conducting desk reviews, collecting and collating data;
xiv.Implementing recommendations of findings for improvement of nursing care;
xv.Conducting ward rounds and reviews patient conditions; and
xvi.Coaching and mentoring nursing staff.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
i.Served in the grade of Senior Nursing Officer, Job Group CPSB 08/’L’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii.Bachelor’s degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution;
iii.Registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
iv.Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya; and
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.