Diabetes Nurse Specialist / Diabetes Nurse Educator

Client of Adilstone Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Adilstone Group is seeking a Diabetes Specialist to deliver expert nursing care for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia. The role involves education, technology use, and collaborative care planning.

Applicants should have a nursing degree and SCFHS eligibility, with at least 3 years in diabetes management, and fluency in English to communicate with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and SCFHS eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care and support to patients with diabetes.

Skills

Fluent English

Diabetes management knowledge

CGM systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

SCFHS registration eligibility

Tools

CGM systems

Job description

Specialist Patient Care

Provide specialist nursing care and support to patients with Type 1 Type 2 and other forms of diabetes. Monitor each patient s progress and spot where they need further clinical intervention or education.

Patient and Family Education

Teach patients and families about medication insulin administration glucose monitoring nutrition lifestyle changes and preventing complications. Help patients build self-management plans that are practical and sustainable in their daily lives.

Diabetes Technology

Train patients to use blood glucose meters continuous glucose monitoring CGM and other diabetes technologies with confidence. Help patients read and act on their own data between appointments.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Coordinate care with physicians endocrinologists dietitians pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. Bring the education and self-management picture into team discussions so care plans reflect how patients actually live.

Quality and Documentation

Apply and promote evidence-based practice in diabetes care and patient education. Keep accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality and patient-safety initiatives.

Ideal Qualifications

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Current nursing registration, or eligibility for licensure with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).
• At least 3 years of experience in diabetes care and management.
• Direct experience with patients who need ongoing diabetes management, not just acute episodes.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong practical knowledge of diabetes management, including insulin therapy and glucose monitoring.
• Familiarity with CGM systems and other diabetes technologies.
• Preferred: a recognized diabetes certification such as CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist), CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator), or a comparable international credential.

Leadership & Communication

• You explain complex clinical information in plain language that patients and families can act on.
• You work well inside a multidisciplinary team and speak up for your patients' needs.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.