Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse III – 5 Positions at Nyamira County Public Service Board

Job Description

Requirements for Appointment:-

• A Kenyan Citizen;
• Certificate in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Enrolled Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Midwife, Kenya Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse or Enrolled Nurse/Midwife from a recognized training institution;
• Enrolment 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Assessing patients and clients and establishing health care needs;
• Planning and implementing nursing care interventions based on patients’/clients’ health needs; providing appropriate healthcare service, including immunization, ante-natal care, delivery, referring patients and clients appropriately;
• Evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/clients preparing individualized reports;
• Making appropriate discharge plan for patients; conducting assessment of school health needs;
• Planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports; maintaining records on patients/clients personal and health condition/care;’
• Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment;
• Ensuring safe custody for in-patients belongings;
• Conducting home visits, following up discharged patients/clients and providing continuity of care; and
• Treating minor ailments.