Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse – 4 Positions at Turkana County Government

Turkana is the 2nd largest county in Kenya 77,000 sq.km. It is also the north-western most county in Kenya and is known mostly for its scenic landscapes and rich culture.
REF: TUR/CPSB/019/2022/2023

Requirements and competencies for appointment: –

Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from recognized institution;
Registered Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya; and
Certificate in computer application skills from recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities: –

Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patients outcome;
Providing appropriate healthcare services including integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI), immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care and delivery, providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs;
Referring patients and clients appropriately;
Facilitating patients admission and initiating discharging plans;
Maintaining records on patients/clients health conditions and care;
Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and
Collecting and compiling data

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