Enrolled Nurse III - 50 Posts

The County Government of Kitui is seeking to recruit fifty (50) qualified and dedicated individuals for the position of Enrolled Nurse III. This is a crucial full-time role within the county health services, offering permanent and pensionable terms of service, focused on providing essential nursing care and healthcare services to patients and clients across various settings.

Salary Scale and Terms of Service

• Salary Scale: Ksh. 23,700 per month, rising through increments up to Ksh. 31,450 per month.
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for a wide range of nursing duties, including:

1. Assessing patients and clients to accurately establish their health care needs.
2. Planning and implementing specific nursing care interventions tailored to patients'/clients' identified health needs.
3. Providing appropriate healthcare services, which encompasses immunization, ante-natal care, delivery, and referring patients and clients appropriately when necessary.
4. Evaluating healthcare outcomes for patients/clients and preparing comprehensive individualized reports.
5. Developing and executing appropriate discharge plans for patients.
6. Conducting assessments of school health needs.
7. Planning and implementing interventions related to school health and preparing periodic reports on these activities.
8. Maintaining accurate records detailing patients'/clients' personal and health condition/care.
9. Ensuring a tidy, safe, and sterile clinical environment, and ensuring the safe custody of belongings for in-patients.
10. Conducting home visits, following up with discharged patients/clients, and providing crucial continuity of care.
11. Treating minor ailments as required.

Requirements for Appointment

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Hold a Certificate in any of the following disciplines from a recognized training institution:
  • Kenya Enrolled Nurse
  • Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse
  • Kenya Enrolled Midwife
  • Kenya Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse
  • Enrolled Nurse/Midwife
• Possession of an Enrolled Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Possession of a Valid Practicing License from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Hold a Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.