Nursing Officer (Intern), Job Group Cpsb 09 (30 Posts)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution;

• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;

• Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya; and

• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:• providing holistic care by carrying out risk identification and assessment of an individual throughout the lifespan;

• performing a comprehensive physical examination within various settings; • assessing, formulating, planning and implementing evidence-based nursing care for client/patient;

• creating and maintaining a safe nursing care environment for client/patient;

• 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;

• carrying out therapeutic communication with the patient/client;

• conducting community health risk assessment and providing outcome-based interventions;

• documenting interventions and nursing outcomes;

• participating in quality improvement and quality assurance procedures; and

• diagnosing common health conditions and recommending necessary interventions.

Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree

Required relevant work experience
: one month

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)