INTRODUCTION

This Job Description outlines the key responsibilities, duties, and expectations associated with the role of a Nursing Officer within the hospital. It serves as a reference document that defines the scope of practice, reporting structure, and professional standards required to support the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care. The contents of this document are intended to guide performance, ensure accountability, and align the Nursing Officer’s role with the hospital’s overall mission and clinical objectives.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THIS POSITION

To be appointed to this position, you must have fulfilled the following:

• Have a certificate in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Enrolled Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Midwife, Kenya Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse or Enrolled Nurse/Midwife from a recognised training institution
• Possess an enrolment Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Have a valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Possess a certificate in computer application skills from a recognised institution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of the matron. Duties and responsibilities for this position will entail:

• Assessing patients and clients and establishing health care needs
• Planning and implementing nursing care interventions based on patients'/clients' health needs
• Providing appropriate healthcare service, including immunisation, ante-natal care, delivery, and referring patients and clients appropriately
• Evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/clients, preparing individualised reports
• Making an appropriate discharge plan for patients
• Planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports
• Maintaining records on patients/clients' personal and health conditions/care
• Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment
• Ensuring safe custody for in-patients’ belongings
• Following up discharged patients/clients and providing continuity of care
• Treating minor ailments
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by your immediate supervisor

• Assessing patients and clients and establishing health care needs
• Planning and implementing nursing care interventions based on patients'/clients' health needs
• Providing appropriate healthcare service, including immunisation, ante-natal care, delivery, and referring patients and clients appropriately
• Evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/clients, preparing individualised reports
• Making an appropriate discharge plan for patients
• Planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports
• Maintaining records on patients/clients' personal and health conditions/care
• Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment
• Ensuring safe custody for in-patients’ belongings
• Following up discharged patients/clients and providing continuity of care
• Treating minor ailments
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by your immediate supervisor

• Computer application skills

• Certificate in Kenya Enrolled Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse, Kenya Enrolled Midwife, Kenya Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse or Enrolled Nurse/Midwife from a recognised training institution
• Enrolment Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognised institution.