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.
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.
