Nursing Officer (Endoscopy)

Job Purpose

• The jobholder is responsible for providing nursing services within the CTC endoscopy unit, in order that the patient/client receives quality care in line with hospital policies and hospital regulations.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• 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 tpatients.
• 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.

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

Academic qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications (Special training or Professional certification).

• Higher National Diploma in Gastroenterology Nursing or Endoscopy Nursing from a recognized institution
• Professional Membership/Licensing requirements
• Registration with and Valid License from Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
• Previous relevant work experience required (including a specific length or type of experience in a certain job or level.)
• Have 3 years progressive experience in a similar role within a busy hospital.