Clinical Educator - Pediatrics & Oncology

AMERICAN HOSPITAL; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Dubai seeks a nursing professional responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing educational programs for nursing staff. The role includes mentoring, database management for competency development, and participation in hospital quality improvement initiatives. Candidates should demonstrate clinical competency and effective communication skills. This position supports hospital policies and encourages cooperation across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing unit orientation, learning and development.
• Acts as a mentor and clinical resource at the unit level.
• Conducts formal and informal teaching sessions at the unit level.
• Manages and maintains a computerized database for staff competency development.
• Provides regular updates to the department Manager.
• Supports hospital policies and serves as a professional role model for staff.
• Maintains clinical and professional competency based on the latest research.
• Reports and documents as directed in the relevant policies and procedures.

Job description

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing unit orientation, learning and development programs consistent with the hospital's mission and goals.
• Acts as a mentor and clinical resource at the unit level.
• Conducts formal and informal teaching sessions at the unit level.
• Develops and implements competency-based assessment programs.
• Manages and maintains a computerized database for staff competency development plans and education attendance.
• Provides regular updates to the department Manager.
• Provides an educational resource service within assigned area/s and additional units as required.
• Supports hospital policies and serves as a professional role model for staff.
• Works in other areas within the hospital when assigned, within the scope of practice.
• Maintains clinical and professional competency based on the latest research and established standards of practice.
• Completes all Core Competencies for nursing as well as applicable Unit Specific Competencies within prescribed timelines.
• Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of Infection Control, Pain Management and Wound Care practices and standards.
• Reports and documents as directed in the relevant policies and procedures.
• Understands the responsibilities of safe handling, and administration of Narcotic/Controlled Drugs and documentation as directed by policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates support of leadership. Encourages team decisions, and cooperation within and across departments and assists in resolving differences of opinion.
• Participate in hospital-wide and nursing committees.
• Demonstrates understanding and familiarity with Facility Management and Safety Plans.
• Actively participates in hospital/department quality improvement initiatives.
• Attends the monthly Nurse Management Team meeting and monthly Education meeting.
• Maintains annual education requirements and participates in ongoing education activities.
• Assists with departmental competency planning/review.
• Performs additional duties when required within the scope of practice.