REGISTERED NURSE III

i)     Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/ Kenya Registered Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry qualification from a recognized institution;

ii)    Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;

iii)  Valid Practicing License of the Nursing Council of Kenya; and

iv)  Certificate in Computer Application skills from recognized institution;

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

i)     Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient's outcomes;

ii)    Providing appropriate healthcare service including Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care and delivery, providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs;

iii)  Referring patients and clients appropriately; facilitating patients' admission and initiating discharge plans;   

iv)  Maintaining records on patient’s/clients health condition and care; ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and collecting and compiling data.