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Nursing Services

Compassionate Care, Clinical Excellence, Collaborative Healing

About the Department

The Department of Nursing Services at Nyeri County Referral Hospital forms the backbone of patient care, integrating the art and science of nursing to promote health, prevent illness, and facilitate healing. Our nursing professionals work in close collaboration with other medical teams to ensure safe, ethical, and evidence-based care across all units. Whether in critical care, surgical recovery, mental health, maternity, or chronic disease support, our nurses are present every step of the way to provide skilled, compassionate, and patient-centered care.

Mission & Vision

  • Mission: To promote wellness, prevent illness, and alleviate suffering through compassionate nursing practice, while supporting peaceful, dignified, and pain-free death when necessary.

  • Vision: To be a leader in nursing excellence, creating a safe and healing environment that empowers patients, supports staff, and improves health outcomes.

Our Obligations

  • Create a safe and healing environment for patients and families

  • Deliver quality nursing care based on current evidence and best practices

  • Maintain professional competence through ongoing training and development

  • Uphold the nursing code of ethics and professional conduct

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve holistic patient outcomes

Core Services

  • Critical Care Nursing – Specialized care for patients in ICU and high-dependency units

  • Perioperative Nursing – Pre-, intra-, and post-operative support in surgical theatres

  • Nephrology Nursing – Dialysis support and chronic kidney disease management

  • Ophthalmology Nursing – Eye care support in clinics and surgical settings

  • Palliative and Oncology Nursing – Pain management and end-of-life care

  • Mental Health Nursing – Psychosocial care and medication support for psychiatric patients

  • Pediatrics & Neonatology – Nursing care for infants, children, and newborns in both wards and neonatal ICU

  • Midwifery – Antenatal, delivery, and postnatal nursing care for mothers and infants

  • Reproductive Health Nursing – Family planning, maternal care, and gynecological support

  • Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Youth-Friendly Services – Survivor-centered nursing care and counseling

Nurse-led Programs & Specialties

  • Health education and community outreach

  • Mentorship and clinical supervision for student nurses and interns

  • Quality improvement projects in patient safety, infection prevention, and record keeping

  • Collaborative care planning with physicians and allied health workers

Training & Professionalism

  • Continuous Professional Development (CPD) workshops and seminars

  • Adherence to NCK licensing and scope of practice

  • Participation in hospital audits and clinical governance meetings

  • Integration of current nursing guidelines in daily care

Why Choose Us

  • Highly trained and licensed nursing workforce

  • 24/7 patient care coverage in all departments

  • Ethical, respectful, and culturally sensitive care

  • Holistic support including physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs

  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance outcomes

Contact

For nursing inquiries, coordination of care, or patient support services, please visit the Nursing Administration Office located in the main administration wing or call (+254) 0724 249 693.
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