Job Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Attributes)

Academic Qualifications

Diploma in Nursing or related field.

Professional Certification and Membership

Higher National Diploma in Gastroenterology or Endoscopy Nursing from a recognized institution.

Registration and valid license from Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).

Work Experience

Minimum 3 years’ progressive experience in a similar hospital role.

Functional Skills and Behavioral Competencies

Knowledge of endoscopy procedures and related patient care

Able to demonstrate initiative and ownership of assignment and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment

Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and prioritize key initiatives and opportunities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence others, and to be a joy to work with

High level of organization and attention to detail

An individual who exemplifies integrity and honesty

Active listening, and presentation skills

Ability to prioritize tasks; good planning and organization skills even under pressure and agreed deadlines.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence others, and to be a joy to work with

Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations

Good computer literacy - Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Outlook

High standards of ethics and confidentiality at personal and professional level

Self-motivated, having a strong work ethic and able to work under minimal supervision.

Passion for God and for the wellbeing of mankind while driving positive social impact and transformational change in the community.

Self-motivated, having a strong work ethic and able to work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Assess each of the assigned patients' needs.

Organize and coordinate nursing care and medical treatments.

Check vital signs of patients and record them accurately.

Document assessments and interventions provided.

Feed patients via nasal gastric tubes and other enteral tubes.

Administer fluids and monitor patients' input and output.

Administer medications to patients.

Perform bed baths for bedridden patients and other hygiene tasks such as oral care.

Perform daily routines such as cleaning around the station, bed making, and dump dusting.

Protect patients from decubitus ulcers through turning and engaging in activities.

Perform wound care as needed.

Practice infection prevention techniques, including proper handwashing and waste handling.

Insert IV access for patients as required.

Perform catheterization procedures.

Assist with the ambulation of patients.

Perform nebulization treatments.

Prepare patients for discharge and facilitate their return home.

Hand over patient care information during shift changes.

Maintain the unit effectively according to hospital policy with minimum supervision

Maintain infection prevention guidelines and practice.

Ensure safety in the workplace by maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment

Maintain familiarity with the legal implications of nursing practice and ensure that legal requirements are met

Promote effective interpersonal and public relations

Provide and ensure appropriate health teaching and counseling to individuals, families and community.

Identify research topics, construct a research plan, and carry out surveys at the operational level.

Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

• Assess each of the assigned patients' needs.
• Organize and coordinate nursing care and medical treatments.
• Check vital signs of patients and record them accurately.
• Document assessments and interventions provided.
• Feed patients via nasal gastric tubes and other enteral tubes.
• Administer fluids and monitor patients' input and output.
• Administer medications to patients.
• Perform bed baths for bedridden patients and other hygiene tasks such as oral care.
• Perform daily routines such as cleaning around the station, bed making, and dump dusting.
• Protect patients from decubitus ulcers through turning and engaging in activities.
• Perform wound care as needed.
• Practice infection prevention techniques, including proper handwashing and waste handling.
• Insert IV access for patients as required.
• Perform catheterization procedures.
• Assist with the ambulation of patients.
• Perform nebulization treatments.
• Prepare patients for discharge and facilitate their return home.
• Hand over patient care information during shift changes.
• Maintain the unit effectively according to hospital policy with minimum supervision
• Maintain infection prevention guidelines and practice.
• Ensure safety in the workplace by maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment
• Maintain familiarity with the legal implications of nursing practice and ensure that legal requirements are met
• Promote effective interpersonal and public relations
• Provide and ensure appropriate health teaching and counseling to individuals, families and community.
• Identify research topics, construct a research plan, and carry out surveys at the operational level.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

• Knowledge of endoscopy procedures and related patient care
• Able to demonstrate initiative and ownership of assignment and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and prioritize key initiatives and opportunities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence others, and to be a joy to work with
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• An individual who exemplifies integrity and honesty
• Active listening, and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks; good planning and organization skills even under pressure and agreed deadlines.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations
• Good computer literacy - Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Outlook
• High standards of ethics and confidentiality at personal and professional level
• Self-motivated, having a strong work ethic and able to work under minimal supervision.
• Passion for God and for the wellbeing of mankind while driving positive social impact and transformational change in the community.

• Diploma in Nursing or related field.
• Higher National Diploma in Gastroenterology or Endoscopy Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Registration and valid license from Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).