Endoscopy Nurse

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.
  

• 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.