Orientation and Training Nursing Educator

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UAE is seeking an experienced Orientation and Training Nursing Educator to lead nursing education programs. This role involves developing and evaluating orientation and competency training while ensuring high standards in nursing practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of nursing education experience, including 3 years in GCC healthcare settings, and excellent leadership and communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to nursing excellence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in nurse training or nursing education.
• Minimum 3 years experience in GCC healthcare settings (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of nursing and healthcare industry standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and evaluation of nursing education programs.
• Design curricula based on evidence-based practice.
• Contribute to the development of departmental plans aligned with strategic priorities.
• Ensure compliance with Health Safety Environment & Quality Management policies.

Skills

Nursing education

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Orientation and Training Nursing Educator
Location: GCC (United Arab Emirates preferred)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Orientation and Training Nursing Educator to lead the development implementation and evaluation of nursing education programs. This role focuses on enhancing orientation ongoing competency and professional development for nursing staff and leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of clinical and non-clinical nursing practices experience in adult education and the ability to support operational excellence in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and assess data on nursing education needs trends and issues to design comprehensive education programs for specific units and clinics.

• Plan develop implement and evaluate orientation programs ongoing competency training and professional development initiatives for nursing staff and leadership.

• Develop and integrate clinical and nonclinical nursing programs that enhance patient safety and improve medical practices.

• Plan develop and evaluate preceptor programs to strengthen orientation processes and improve staff retention.

• Design curricula based on evidence-based practice and use teaching methods suitable for diverse learning styles and environments.

• Provide input into nursing policies systems processes and procedures identifying areas for improvement to support operational efficiency.

• Contribute to the development and execution of departmental short- and mid-term plans aligned with strategic priorities and annual business plans.

• Monitor and report key performance indicators and recommend corrective actions to maintain high standards of nursing education and operations.

• Manage performance career progression and professional development of direct reports through mentoring coaching and constructive feedback.

• Contribute ideas for efficient department structures workflow optimization and resource allocation.

• Provide input into departmental budget preparation monitor financial performance and recommend mitigating actions if required.

• Ensure compliance with all Health Safety Environment & Quality Management (HSE&E & QM) policies and procedures to guarantee staff safety regulatory compliance and delivery of high-quality services.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in nurse training or nursing education.

• Minimum 3 years experience in GCC healthcare settings (preferred).

• Strong knowledge of nursing and healthcare industry standards hospital procedures and patient care practices.

• Excellent communication leadership and organizational skills.

• Problem-solving mindset with a positive attitude.

• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills.

Preferred Skills

• Additional certifications in Nursing Education or Healthcare Training.

Education & Licensing

• Bachelors degree in Nursing or Business Administration.

Competencies

• Resilience

• Quality focus

• Leadership and ability to build high-performing teams

• Agility and adaptability

• Ability to provide direction

• Learning Management (Level 3)

• Clinical Guidelines and Protocols (Level 3)

• Adult Learning (Level 3)

• Evaluation and Assessment (Level 3)

• eLearning Concepts (Level 3)