Diabetes Nurse Educator

Diabetes Nurse Educator Jobs in Sharjah, UAESummary of Main DutiesActively participates in upholding and promoting the vision and culture of University Hospital Sharjah (UHS)Complies with all UHS policies, procedures and fire regulationsParticipates in all aspects of the International Accreditation program to assist UHS to attain and maintain international accreditation standardsPerforms nursing practice in line with the facility, MOH, JCI and FDON policies, procedures and standardsProvide Outpatient diabetes and self-management training and education to type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetic patientsPlan, develop and implement individual and group diabetes education for adult patients, their families and care providersAssess, plan, implements and evaluates the diabetic nursing care of each patient, considering the patient’s individuality, abilities, culture and right to chooseIn conjunction with the dietetic department provide nutritional counseling for weight control and disease managementEducate and follow patients with diabetes for control of blood sugar, lipids, renal function and prevention of diabetes complicationsEducate and train patient and family members/care providers on how to administer insulin, self-monitoring of blood sugars and medication educationRefer to other members of the MDT as required, including Dietetic department, wound care specialist nurse, podiatrist and endocrinologyAssist in training and educating nursing staff in diabetes and health clinical procedures, coordinating in-service education, continuing education, development and assessment of clinical diabetes-based competenciesAssist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for diabetes and health education guidelinesDevelop collaborative relationships with other departments, services, and community health care agencies to facilitate and support high standards of diabetes careAssist in evaluating the diabetes programme on a continuing basis, assessing teaching methods and education material for both staff and patients, with action taken for any required changesAssist in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) data collection and analysisAssist in developing and implementing required educational resources for both staff and patients/familiesResponsibilitiesParticipates in the provision of a safe and positive workplace by enhancing occupational health and safety requirements, as well as monitoring the operations and continuous improvement of the safety management systemAttends assigned committees and reports back to departmentActs as clinical resource providing support for diabetic patient careAssists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care, within agreed scope of practice and competencyDocuments the nursing care and education of each patient in the approved patient medical record, in accordance with the facility approved medical record and documentation policyEnsures patient environment is safe for patients and staff by utilizing infection control practices, adhering to International patient safety goals and following facility health and safety policiesCollaborates with the Multi-disciplinary team and acts as patient advocate to ensure quality care is deliveredAdhere to the safe administration of medication policy within the facility, administering prescribed medications, including narcotics as per scope of practiceDemonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progressUtilizes and ensures maintenance of equipment and instruments, reporting any damages, equipment malfunctioning to the Bio – Medical department and nurse in charge immediatelyEnsures all administrative billing documentation, appointment scheduling and insurance approval is complete as per facility policy and billing details have been communicated with patient and familyInitiates emergency, safety practices and fire safety measures as necessaryReports all incidents through agreed channels and chain of command, ensuring Incident report is completed, submitted to nurse in charge and any immediate action required takenMaintains and adheres to patient confidentiality at all timesResponsible for attendance to yearly mandatory training as scheduled on mandatory training calendarResponsible for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating knowledge through educational activitiesPerforms other job-related duties as assigned (within scope of practice)The employment terms and conditions for this position are specified in the individuals Employment ContractPosition Requirements/QualificationsRequiredGraduate of an accredited school of nursing holding a BSc Nursing /Diploma of Nursing, not less than 3 years study durationMinimum 5 years post-graduation experience in acute care facility with interest in Diabetes educationDesirableBLS certificateAdvanced Life supportPost-Graduation Diabetic educator courseLicenses/RegistrationRequiredCurrent lic