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The County Government of Nakuru is dedicated to providing quality public services and is committed to equal opportunity employment. Through the Nakuru County Public Service Board, they are seeking qualified and dedicated Kenyan citizens to fill various vacant positions within the Department of Health Services. This advertisement outlines the requirements, duties, and application process for the position of REGISTERED NURSE I (ANESTHETIST).
The Nakuru County Public Service Board is seeking two qualified and dedicated Registered Nurse I (Anesthetist) to provide specialized nursing care related to anesthesia within Nakuru County. These are 3-year contract positions offering an opportunity to contribute to the safe and effective administration of anesthesia and the well-being of surgical patients.
REGISTERED NURSE I (ANESTHETIST) – ADVERT NO. 04/2025/10
Job Overview
Number of Positions: Two (2)
Location: Nakuru County, Kenya (Specific work station likely an operating theater or surgical unit within a health facility, but not explicitly stated)
Employment Type: 3-year Contract
💰 Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 39,700 – 52,950 per month
Allowances: As per the SRC circulars attached to the position.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse I (Anesthetist) will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions related to the care of patients undergoing anesthesia. This includes diagnosing common health conditions, providing appropriate healthcare services, offering health education and counseling, making appropriate referrals, facilitating admissions and discharges, maintaining patient records, ensuring a safe clinical environment, collecting data for research, evaluating healthcare outcomes, conducting school health needs assessments, planning and implementing interventions for schools, and identifying occupational health needs. Their primary focus will be on the specialized aspects of anesthetic nursing.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions specifically for patients undergoing anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the perioperative period.
- Diagnosing common health conditions and understanding their implications for anesthetic management, providing appropriate initial care or escalating as necessary.
- Providing appropriate healthcare services with a focus on pre-operative assessment, intra-operative monitoring, and post-operative care related to anesthesia.
- Providing health education and counseling to patients/clients and the community on aspects of anesthesia and pain management.
- Referring patients and clients appropriately to anesthesiologists or other specialists when complex anesthetic management is required.
- Facilitating patients' admission to the surgical or anesthetic care areas and initiating discharge plans with a focus on post-anesthetic recovery.
- Maintaining accurate and detailed records on patients’/clients’ health condition and the specific anesthetic care provided.
- Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment within the operating theater and recovery areas, adhering to anesthetic safety protocols.
- Collecting and collating data for research related to anesthetic nursing practices and patient outcomes.
- Evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients undergoing anesthesia and preparing individualized reports on their recovery and any anesthetic-related complications.
- Conducting assessment of schools’ health needs, which may include education on pain management or awareness related to surgical procedures.
- Planning and implementing interventions based on school health needs assessments, potentially including education on safe practices, and preparing periodic reports.
- Identifying occupational health needs that may be relevant to individuals undergoing anesthesia or working in related fields and making appropriate recommendations.
Qualifications & Requirements
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- A Diploma in any of the following disciplines from a recognized institution: 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.
- A Higher Diploma in Registered Anaesthetic Nursing.
- A Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya as a Registered Nurse Anaesthetist.
- A Valid Practicing License from the Nursing Council of Kenya as a Registered Nurse Anaesthetist.
- A Certificate in Computer Application skills from a recognized institution.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to make applications by downloading and completing an Employment Application Form from the County Government of Nakuru website:
APPLY HERE 👉
A duly filled employment application form and certified copies of the following documents should be sent through the POST OFFICE or COURIER SERVICES in a sealed envelope on or before 20th May, 2025 at 5.00 p.m. (No hand-delivered applications or applications sent via email will be accepted):
- National ID
- KCSE Certificate
- Relevant Diploma Certificate
- Higher Diploma in Registered Anaesthetic Nursing
- Registration Certificate as a Registered Nurse Anaesthetist (Nursing Council of Kenya)
- Valid Practicing License as a Registered Nurse Anaesthetist (Nursing Council of Kenya)
- Certificate in Computer Application Skills
Clearly indicate the Advert number (04/2025/10) and the position applied for (REGISTERED NURSE I (ANESTHETIST)) on top of the envelope and address to:
The Secretary Nakuru County Public Service Board Public Works Building- Prisons Road P.O Box 2870-20100 NAKURU
Important Information:
- The County Government of Nakuru is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women, Persons Living with Disabilities, and Marginalized and Minority communities are encouraged to apply.
- Appointed candidates will be required to present chapter six clearance documents as listed:
- Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
- Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- The Board and the County Government of Nakuru are committed to Zero Tolerance to Corruption. Applicants are cautioned against fraudsters.
- Any communication from the County Public Service Board SHALL be through the above address and official cellphone number: 0796848192.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
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