Job Description
REGISTERED NURSE [1] (INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (PICU) NURSE)- FIVE (5) POSITION
VACANCY NO: NCG/CPSB/37
TERMS OF SERVICE: Permanent and Pensionable
SALARY SCALE: CPSB 07: Ksh. 49,000 X 2,170 - 51,170 X 2,550 - 53,720 X 2,650 - 56,370 X
2,750 - 59,120 X 2,920 - 62,040 X 3,080 - 65,120 p.m.
Duties and Responsibilities
Initiation of patient care and machine monitoring in the critical care unit, nursing
care prior to and following specialized surgery. Organizing for and coordinating
continuous medical education for staff on critical care. Ensuring a safe environment
for care of critical patients. Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions
and evaluating patient's outcomes. Diagnosing common health conditions.
Referring patients and clients appropriately. Facilitating patients' admission and
initiating discharge plans. Maintaining records on patients'/clients health condition
and care.
Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have
i. Be a holder of a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya registered
community
health nursing, Kenya registered nursing, Kenya registered midwifery, from a
recognized institution
ii. be a holder of a higher diploma in critical care nursing from a recognized institution
iii. possess a registration certificate issued by the nursing council of Kenya
iv. possess a valid practicing license from the nursing council of Kenya
v. have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.