Nursing Officer (7 Posts)

The County Government of Kitui is recruiting for 7 positions of Nursing Officer. This role is crucial for providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the community within various settings, focusing on holistic patient care, risk assessment, and implementation of intervention strategies.

Salary and Terms of Service

Salary Scale: Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m. Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be tasked with the following responsibilities:

• 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.
• Diagnosing common health conditions and recommending necessary interventions.

Requirements for Appointment

Candidates must fulfill the following essential requirements:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution.
• Possess a Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Hold a Valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Possess a Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.