ENROLLED NURSE I

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

             i.             Served in the grade of Enrolled Nurse II for a minimum period of three (3) years;

          iii.             Kenya Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse or Enrolled Nurse/Midwife from a recognized training institution;

          iv.             Enrolment Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;

            v.             Valid practicing license from Nursing Council' of Kenya;

          vi.             Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;

         vii.             Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

             i.             Assessing patients and clients and establishing health care needs;

           ii.             Planning and implementing nursing care interventions based on patients'/clients' health needs;

          iii.             Providing appropriate healthcare service;

          iv.             Referring patients and clients appropriately;

            v.             Facilitating patients’ admission and discharge in a health facility;

          vi.             Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment;

         vii.             Ensuring safe custody of in-patients belongings;

       viii.             Maintaining records on patients/clients personal and health condition/care;

          ix.             Evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/clients and preparing individualised reports;

            x.             Conducting assessment of school health needs;

          xi.             Planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports; and

        xii.             Guiding and orienting students.