Registered Nurse III (300 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

Be a Kenyan citizen;

Be a holder of a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing or Kenya Registered Midwifery;

Possess a Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;

Possess a valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya;

Experience in Midwifery and theatre nursing will be an added advantage

Demonstrate a thorough understanding and commitment to values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution;

Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment and sensitivity and respect for diversity;

Must have good inter-personal and communication skills;

Proficiency in computer applications; and

Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes;

Providing appropriate healthcare services including integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI), family planning, immunization, PMTCT, Ante-Natal Care and delivery;

Providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs;

Referring patients and clients appropriately;

Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans;

Maintaining records on patients’/clients’ health condition and care;

Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and collecting and compiling data; and

Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.