Endoscopy Nurse Job Tenwek Hospital

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Job Purpose

• The jobholder provides nursing services within the CTC Endoscopy Unit to ensure patients receive highquality care in line with hospital policies and regulations.

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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 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.

Job Dimensions

• Analytical Decisions: Review and interpreting data and information and options to inform decision-making and the execution of responsibilities.
• Operational Decisions: Day-to-day work tasks.

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.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications to
CTC.recruit@tenwekhosp.org on or before, enclosing: March 9th 2026

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Faith

Note:

• A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with Tenwek Hospital. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the values and mission of Tenwek Hospital and the Africa Gospel Church. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document. It should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.