Best Paid Hospitals in UAE for Registered Nurses

As new medical facilities and hospitals open up in the UAE, nurses are high in demand in the country. In fact, the demand for nurses, has been consistently going up over the past years but unfortunately the salary shows a down ward trend for the last few years. This is  because the number of nurses looking for job in UAE has increased to an extent where the employer has no pressure in getting  a qualified and experienced nurse in short period of time.

How much does an RN make in UAE/Dubai?

The salary range for registered nurses in the UAE is between AED 3,500 to 18,000 for Asians and AED 18,000 to 28,000 for Europians, Australians and Americans. I know it is totally unacceptable to hear such a huge differance in wages among equally qualified people from the same profession.

To be frank, the salary is never calculated on your experience or specialty in which you have expertise. The RN salary is purely based on the nationality and the hospital which you choose to work. There is no prescribed minimum salary for the nurses,  so you can find a wast difference in salary.

An idea on the avaerage salary scale of registerd nurses will help people to find a job which help to keep them satisfied and happy. Many people who work in UAE had no idea on the salary scale when they chose to join the hospital. If you have an idea on the salary scale you can try for the best paid hospitals for an RN at first.
Besides salary one more thing you should keep in mind while you plan to move to UAE, the recruitment time. In UAE the nursing recruitment is usually done in winter, from january to March. During this period mainly the government sector keep an open interview on the basis of demand. The RN salary scale will help you to search for a job based on the pay scale. The salaries given here are based on the information from many of my friends and collegues, it may not be accurate and don't take it as exact figures.

Best paid hospitals in UAE for registered nurses

1. Clevland Clinic, Abudhabi

2. Sheikh Khalifa medical City, Abudhabi( SKMC)

3. Mafreq Hospital, Abu Dhabi

4. Al Ain Hospital, Al Ain

5. Tawam Hospital, Al Ain

6. Al Qassimi Hospital, Sharja

7. Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Ajman ( SKMCA)

8. Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital , Um Al Quawain

9. Sheikh Khalifa Specilay Hospital, RAK

10. RAK Hospital, RAK

Best paid hospitals in Dubai for RN

If you are looking for a registerd nurse job in Dubai, you can keep a list of hospitals which pay an average of 10000-18000 based on your role. These are some of the best paid hospitals in Dubai for the nurses.

1. Al Jalila Childrens specialty Hospital

2. Mediclinic  Hospitals and Clinics

3. American Hospital Dubai

Hospitals which pay a descent salary in Dubai( 7000- 10000)

1. Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib hospital

2. Kings college London Hospital

3. Emirates Specialty hospital

From AED. 5000- 8000

1. Prime Multi Specilalty Hospital.

2. Belhoul Europian Hospital

3. Canadian Specialist Hospital

4. Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai

5. Saudi Geman Hospital

6. Iranain Hospital

7. Fakeeh University Hospital

8. Zulekha Hospital

9. NMC Specialty

Less than 5000 AED

1. Aster Hospitals and Clinics 

2. Medcare - Aster  

3. Thumbay Hospitals and clinics

4. Medeor Hospital

5. Burjeel Hospital

6. International modern Hospital

In short hospitals owned by Indians are the least paid hospitals in Dubai since they recruit staffs directly from India and Philippines. I don't discourage you if you are a freshly graduated with 2 years experience, take up that opportunity because you can change your job at the end of your contract. UAE experience will give you an added advantage for future search in job. My suggestion is to aim for the best, because changing a job is not always easy😑😑😑

Another interesting fact is that some of the clinics in Dubai pay much higher than the hospitals, especially plastic surgery clinics and day care surgery Centers. The pay scale ranges from 6000-10000 per month which is absolutely good as there is no night shifts for you. So try to find your luck in that way too.

In governemnt sector the average salary ranges from 8000- 14000 but has many other benefits compared to private sector. You may get a family insurance and air fare for the spouse and 3 kids to a maximum. Government hospitals in Dubai are

1. Rashid Hospital

2. Dubai Hospital

3. Latifa Hospital

4. All DHA health care centers

5. Hatta Hospital

How can I work as a Registered Nurse in Dubai?

To practice as a nurse in the country, you should be licensed to do so. Ideally, to apply for a license as a nurse/midwife you should have the following credentials:

Firstly, you must have successfully completed secondary school and have been awarded a high school certificate.

You should have successfully completed a minimum of:

1. Registered Nurse: A bachelors degree in Nursing

2. Registered Midwife: Three years nursing training programme plus midwifery certification of one year or direct entry into a midwifery programme of three years duration.

3. Specialty Nurse: Post graduate degree in any of the specialized area of practice

4. Assistant Nurse/Practical Nurse : A  3 years Diploma in Nursing

Besides, you should hold a current and valid license to practice as a: registered nurse, registered midwife, specialty nurse and practical nurse, registered in your home country without any conditions or restrictions.

You should also have a minimum of two years relevant experience. You should also be proficient in reading and writing English as all examinations are conducted in English. You must have a Dubai Health Care Authority License to practice in Dubai. For more details you can go through this link.