Pediatrics Clinical Education Specialist

American Hospital; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

American Hospital Dubai seeks an experienced Nursing Education Specialist to plan, implement, and evaluate learning programs for assigned nursing units, ensuring staff competence aligned with Joint Commission International standards.

This role mentors staff, conducts teaching sessions, and maintains a competency database while supporting hospital policies and quality initiatives. Requires nursing degree, valid license, BLS, and clinical teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course duration) or equivalent.
• Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
• Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to scope of practice.
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in a specific area of practice.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical teaching experience in a clinical environment.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) acute care medical facility.
• Skills in organizational skills (time management) - managing tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining productivity.
• Ability to impart knowledge in critical thinking to new employees and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing unit orientation, learning and development programs.
• 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 policies and procedures.
• Understands 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.

Skills

Teaching

Time management

Critical thinking

Mentoring

JCIA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Nursing License/Registration

BLS Certification

Job description

American Hospital Dubai seeks an experienced Nursing Education Specialist to plan, implement, and evaluate learning programs for assigned nursing units, ensuring staff competence aligned with Joint Commission International standards.

This role mentors staff, conducts teaching sessions, and maintains a competency database while supporting hospital policies and quality initiatives. Requires nursing degree, valid license, BLS, and clinical teaching experience.