Assistant Nursing Officer II - RU/AFP/02/08/26
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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidates must have: -
- Diploma in Nursing in from recognized Medical Training or any other recognized training institution;
- At least three (3) years post qualification working experience;
- Valid registration certificate from the Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Council of Kenya;
- Be registered with the Nursing Council; and
- With a valid practicing license from Nursing Council.
Job Description
An officer at this level shall:
- Provide health education to clients regularly on identified health needs to help prevent diseases;
- Measure and record patients’ vital information such as temperature, weight and blood pressure to help maintain good health;
- Examine, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries to restore health to patients;
- Complete health records of patients to capture health conditions and healthcare services offered to help in data collection;
- Administer medication to patients and counsel them to help restore their health;
- Maintain records of drugs used after working hours to avoid wastage and stock-out;
- Evaluate patients’ health outcomes by scheduling them for review visits when necessary to help restore their health;
- Conduct minor surgical procedures such incision and drainage of abscesses to help restore health;
- Decontaminate, clean, dry and sterilize used medical instruments and equipment to prevent spread of diseases;
- Order and interpret medical tests as need arises so as to ascertain/confirm diagnosis before treatment;
- Refer routine and emergency patients for investigation or specialist attention to avoid complications; and
- Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.