Nursing Officer

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• 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
  

• Providing holistic care by carrying out risk identification and assessment of an individual throughout the life span
  
• 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