Senior Registered Nurse (Specialists), Job Group Cpsb 08 (15 Posts) - (5 Oncologists, 5 Reproductive Health, 2 Paediatrics And 3 Critical Care)

Department Of Health
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;

• Higher Diploma in Oncology, Paediatrics, Reproductive Health, Critical Care from a recognized institution;

• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;

• Valid practicing license from 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. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
• assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes;

• providing appropriate health care services including integrated Management of Childhood illnesses (IMCI), immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care, and delivery, providing health education and counseling 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

• Providing specialized care as per specialization.

Job Requirements
Required education
: Diploma, Associate's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 3 years

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