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