Nurse Educator

Description Job Purpose: Responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs and training for nursing staff within the hospital setting. This role focuses on enhancing the nursing staff's knowledge, skills, and competencies to improve patient care, ensure adherence to best practices, and support professional development.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Designs, develops, and updates educational programs and curricula based on current evidence-based practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational needs.
• Creates instructional materials, including presentations, handouts, and online resources, to support various learning styles and needs.
• Facilitates clinical training for FCMS students.
• Addresses a professional nursing practice gap i.e. change in standard of care, problem in practice or opportunity for improvement etc.
• Conducts training sessions, workshops, and seminars for nursing staff on clinical skills, patient care, new technologies, and organizational policies.
• Provides orientation and onboarding for new nurses, including respiratory protection program clinical and theoretical training, to ensure a smooth transition into the role.
• Manages the Lippincott competency specialty curriculum.
• Assesses the educational needs of nursing staff through surveys, interviews, and performance evaluations and formulate an annual academic calendar.
• Ensures that educational programs comply with state and federal regulations, ANCC-NCPD accreditation standards, SCFHS requirements, and hospital policies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics, making improvements as needed.
• Offers hands-on clinical education and support, including simulation exercises and skills labs, to enhance practical competencies.
• Mentors and supports nursing staff in applying learned concepts and skills in clinical settings.
• Promotes and facilitates nursing research to advance knowledge and improve practice standards.
• Participates in or lead research projects to contribute to the evidence base for nursing education and practices.
• Stays current with healthcare trends, advancements, and best practices to incorporate into training programs.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership, Fakeeh Care Academy staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to identify educational needs and develop relevant programs.
• Provides clear instructions and support while fostering a positive learning environment.
• Participates in professional development opportunities to maintain expertise and stay updated with nursing education and healthcare changes. Encourages and supports ongoing education and professional growth among nursing staff.
• Maintains accurate records of educational activities, attendance, and assessments.
• Prepares reports and documentation related to educational outcomes, program effectiveness, and compliance for review by management.
• Implements and evaluates transition to practice programs, RN Residency Program, nursing career ladder, and succession plan training programs.
• Coordinates with the clinical resource nurses and professional development unit-based council members to provide ongoing professional development activities.
• Stay current on nursing education and clinical practice developments by engaging in professional development activities.

All Fakeeh Care employees are responsible for continuous improvement, including

• Performing all duties and tasks in a manner that supports Fakeeh’s Person-Centered care values.
• Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, within the scope of the role.
• Adherence to safety protocols and proactively seeking to address any job-related safety concerns.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of all sensitive information accessed or encountered during work.
• Complying with cybersecurity policies and standards to protect Fakeeh’s systems and participating in awareness training and initiatives to prevent cyber threats.
• Adhering to and upholding Fakeeh Care’s code of conduct, policies and ethical standards.
• Completion of mandatory education as per the requirement, at least one month prior to expiration.

Requirements Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of clinical practices, educational methodologies, and adult learning principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess educational needs, develop curricula, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Proficiency in using educational technology and tools.

Experience Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience, with a background in education or training, preferred

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing Education or a related field preferred

Language : Excellent command of English language, Arabic is a plus

Licenses / Certifications License from the country of origin, License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. (SCFHS / DHA), BLS, ACLS and other LSTC courses as applicable.