Registered Nurse II – 10 Posts

Duties and 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 at this level will include:-

• 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 maintain 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.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• A Bachelors Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized University in Kenya;
• A Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya; and
• A Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya