Job Description:

About the Job

The Nursing Officer position is a permanent and pensionable role with allowances as per SRC guidelines, offered by the County Government of Machakos.

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
Carrying out patient audits to improve client/patient care
Collaborating and maintaining effective working relationships among interdisciplinary teams to support client/patient
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 either Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution
Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya
Valid practicing licence from the Nursing Council of Kenya
Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution