Nurse Supervisor (Educator)

Company Description

NMC Healthcare, the largest private healthcare provider in the UAE, operates over 200 facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies. The NMC Specialty Hospital in Dubai is dedicated to clinical excellence and patient-centered care. The Nurse Supervisor (Educator) role fosters a learning culture, supports professional development, and ensures high-quality patient care through leadership and education within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Position Summary

The Nurse Supervisor (Educator) at NMC Specialty Hospital in Dubai leads and supports the professional development of nursing staff while ensuring the delivery of safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care. This role involves mentoring, training, and supervising nurses, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and serving as a subject matter expert in a specialized field, in alignment with UAE regulations and Joint Commission International (JCI) standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a learning culture among nurses, particularly in the specialized field of practice.
• Act as a subject matter expert within the interprofessional team, providing leadership in the specialized area.
• Support and lead audits and data collection for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and benchmarking in the specialized field.
• Collaborate with nurse educators to develop training programs and conduct training needs analyses.
• Provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and families about health conditions, and offer emotional support.
• Perform systematic patient assessments, reassessments, and collect pertinent health data.
• Analyze assessment data to determine actual and potential nursing diagnoses, problems, and issues.
• Develop and evaluate patient care plans in collaboration with the interprofessional team, patients, and their families.
• Record vital signs, recognize and escalate abnormalities using the Early Warning System and American Heart Association emergency algorithms.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, or blood products, and monitor for side effects or reactions.
• Provide wound care management and assist in invasive or non-invasive medical procedures as needed.
• Facilitate safe patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical and technical skills, including competency in life support (e.g., Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation).
• Participate in quality improvement activities, including audits and incident reporting, to enhance patient outcomes.
• Uphold infection prevention and control (IPC) standards, including strict hand hygiene, bare below the elbows, and environmental care.
• Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (OSHMS), including reporting hazards and participating in training and drills.
• Support and supervise student nurses, newly graduated nurses, and those undergoing cross-training or upskilling.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults per UAE regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse under the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
• Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification.
• Post-graduate specialist qualification, diploma, degree, or master’s in the specialty field.
• Previous experience within the specialized field and completion of relevant competencies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written).
• Willingness to work across departments when necessary.
• Desirable: Ability to communicate effectively in Arabic.

Job Details

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary, finalized during interviews based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment with access to advanced medical technology.
• Opportunities for career advancement within NMC Healthcare’s network.

Additional Information

NMC Healthcare is committed to delivering high-quality medical services and fostering a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Applications must be submitted through the NMC Healthcare careers portal, and candidates should monitor their email for recruitment-related communication. A background check may be required. Beware of fraudsters; genuine employers will not request payment for applications or interviews.