Nursing Education Lead: Competency & Mentorship

AMERICAN HOSPITAL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

American Hospital Dubai is seeking an experienced educator to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing learning and development programs across units, ensuring staff competence aligns with JCIA standards and hospital goals.

The role mentors unit staff, conducts formal and informal teaching, maintains competency databases, and supports quality improvement while upholding safety and infection control practices.

Qualifications

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates learning and development programs for assigned nursing units.
• Optimises clinical competence of nursing staff using bedside teaching.
• Acts as a mentor and clinical resource at the unit level.
• Conducts formal and informal teaching sessions.
• Develops competency-based assessment programs.
• Maintains a computerized database for staff competency development plans and education attendance.
• Supports hospital policies and serves as a professional role model.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing unit orientation and development programs.
• Mentors and acts as a clinical resource at the unit level.
• Conducts formal and informal teaching sessions at the unit level.
• Develops competency-based assessment programs.
• Maintains a computerized database for staff competency development and attendance.
• Participates in hospital committees and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Teaching ability

Time management

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Nursing degree (2-year)

Job description

American Hospital Dubai is seeking an experienced educator to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing learning and development programs across units, ensuring staff competence aligns with JCIA standards and hospital goals.

The role mentors unit staff, conducts formal and informal teaching, maintains competency databases, and supports quality improvement while upholding safety and infection control practices.