Job Description:

About the Job

The Nursing Officer is responsible for providing holistic care through risk identification and assessment across the lifespan. They perform comprehensive physical examinations, formulate and implement evidence-based nursing care, and ensure a safe environment for clients. They also conduct clinical audits, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and engage in therapeutic communication with patients.

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 clinical 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

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an institution recognized by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Certificate in computer application skills will be an added advantage.