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.

Nursing Specialities in Demand

Highest paying Nursing jobs

Working in certain areas of nursing can be exciting and challenging. Nurses in certain specialties have the opportunity to use advanced technology, perform various procedures and help patients through a difficult situation.Though it is a challenging area, experience in these specialties will lead to highest paying nursing jobs. Certain specialties need additional qualification where as some just need a RN license. Listed few specialties that can be enjoyed as a RN.

Emergency Room Nursing

Long back, when I was a student nurse I had my clinical in ER. The very first day I wanted to ran off from the department due to fear. Though I was under the supervision of excellent registered nurses, I was not ready to handle a crisis situation. In ER each moment you can expect some one who is fighting for his/ her life, it is one of the most challenging area in nursing. 

Working in ER needs good level of knowledge, skill, decision making, and critical thinking ability. In ER you will get a chance to deal with all kinds of medical and surgical problems, both acute and chronic. Some can wait for hours but some needs immediate attention.

To work in ER you should have good knowledge on both the medical and remedial aspect of health care. You must be good at basic and advanced life support. Ability to render prompt nursing care in emergency conditions like cardiac arrest, stroke, sepsis and trauma can save the life of your victims. ER nurses should have excellent assessment and time management skills. They should also be able to multitask and remain calm in a crisis.

Critical Care Nursing

At the initial point of my Student life, I was scared to enter into an ICU. But few days after my clinical posting I have developed a passion toward critical care department. Treating or caring for the critically ill will bring happiness and inner satisfaction. Since patients in critical care areas are usually very sick, unhappy situations can occur anytime. Medical professionals should have good personal coping skills to deal with tragic situations on a regular basis.

Critical care areas include the intensive care units that are adult, pediatric and neonatal. It include both medical and surgical care units and areas like burn unit. Regardless of the area you work in, critical care nursing involves caring for patients who are seriously ill.

As a critical care nurse, you may be caring for patients who require extensive medical support. Some patients will be on a mechanical ventilator, dialysis machine and have multiple intravenous lines. A nurse working in critical care should be someone who learns quickly and is a good problem solver. Nurses interested in pursuing critical care nursing should get at least a year experience in that area. Earning additional certifications, such as BLS and ACLS, will also make you more marketable. Pediatric and Neonatal ICU nurses also are in high demand and paid better compared to other areas. You should get a PALS or NRP training to work in these areas. 

Operation Room Nursing

Working in the operating room sounds like something you would enjoy, you should be a team players and be able to move from one task to the next quickly. Some hospitals have surgical nursing training programs periodically for staff who are interested in transitioning into this specialty. In OR also you can choose your own specialty like neuro surgery, transplant, general surgery etc. based on your interest.

Operating room (OR) nursing jobs involve the care for patients before, during and after surgery. Also known as peri-operative nursing. Actually they have to perform dual role as a scrub nurse and a circulating nurse.

A scrub nurse may prepare the operating room including laying out and organizing instruments. They also assess the patient once they arrive in the operating room prior to the start of the surgical procedure. They may help prepare the patient including attaching equipment and monitors. During the procedure, scrub nurses may pass instruments to the surgeon and monitor the patient during the procedure. Circulating nurses may ensure all patient paperwork is completed, such as consent forms. Circulating nurses may also replenish surgical supplies as needed during the procedure. After the procedure, they may verify instrument count and complete charting. Skilled OR nurses have better salary than a RN who is working in medical or surgical wards and out patient department

Dialysis Nursing

The number of dialysis centers has grown by 4 percent annually over the past decade. Renal failure is an unfortunately common mishap that strikes people as they grow old. The condition occurs when both kidneys become unable to filter waste products from the blood. It can be either acute or chronic. In both cases renal dialysis is a treatment that helps to clear waste products and excess water from the body.

Working in dialysis unit may be difficult during the initial few days because it needs a thorough knowledge on the basic biochemistry and the whole process related to dialysis. You must be new to the machine and it takes time to understand the whole process included in dialysis. Complications associated with dialysis can be life threatening unless corrected immediately. Once you become expert, you have a very good future in your career as it is one of the highly paid area in nursing.

Labor and delivery Nursing

Labor and delivery nurses are registered nurses who care for women during pregnancy, delivery and even after delivery for a period of time. They can work in clinics, hospitals and maternity centers. Some countries allow Midwives to conduct normal delivery if you have a Midwifery licence.

There is a huge demand for experienced L&D staff through out the world. If you compare payment, it is much higher than many other clinical areas. You need to prove your skill and decision making capacity to become a successful L&D nurse

Pros and Cones

Working in this critical areas of nursing sounds exciting, but it can also be stressful. You will have plenty of job opportunities and the salary is much better compared to non critical areas. Working in these areas will help to grow in your career by improving the knowledge and skill. It demands lot of hard work and critical thinking ability.You needs to be confident and calm while you work in this areas .Nurses who work in these specialties often have to face many challenging situation in a day. They need multi tasking capacity, could be exhausting and may lead to Physical and mental strain.

Nurses who work in critical care areas need to think quickly and move fast.You have to be good communicators, because you are the who is going to communicate with doctors, patients, family members and other allied health team members during high-stress situations.You will never know what will come up next. Your workload can increase quickly. Watching people suffer from severe injuries and witnessing some of them die is not easy. Nurses need to be able to cope well with the emotional aspects of working in critical care areas.

All these years I was working as a critical care nurse for Neonatal and pediatric population. I really enjoyed working in these areas. Though it is tiring and stressful it will give an amazing feeling, when some one come back to a life through our hands. Cheers to all the nurses.....

Unification of UAE Healthcare Licences for Nurses

U.A.E unified the license for medical professionals: doctors, nurses and other health-care professionals. Here after they  will not need to sit for exams again or send their papers for primary verification once they have already been certified as practitioners in Dubai or any another emirate. Their licence will be recognized throughout the UAE whether it is DHA/HAAD/ MoH.

Eisa Al Maidour, Director-General of DHA, said that this move works as it seeks to unify medical practice and streamline the professional medical licensing process. “With the introduction of this process, all health-care professionals will be evaluated based on the same criteria across UAE,” he said."

Dr Layla Al Marzouqi, acting director of Health Regulation Department at DHA, said it is excellent move. “ It’s like having a driving license that is recognized throughout the country,” she said."

Unification of U.A.E Healthcare Licences for Nurses 

The truth is, even after a year the employers in U.A.E are still sticking to the old practice. They are not accepting the license provided by other emirates in their institutions. Like, Dubai demands for a DHA license to practice there, and not an MoH or HAAD. The interesting fact is that the hospitals comes under the DHCC ( Dubai Health Care City) is also not ready to accept DHA, instead they want the candidate to attend the exam conducted by DHCC. Where as in case of Sharja, Ajman and RAK, hospitals are asking for MoH license (except for one or two reputed hospitals, they accept DHA).

MoH is ready to convert your DHA eligibility letter and license to MoH if you have an offer letter from any of the MoH facility ( even private). Here comes the funniest thing, how it is possible to get an offer letter when the employer is not ready to receive your application without an MoH license.

Abu Dhabi needs a HAAD. Some hospitals are ready to accept the candidates with DHA license, but not an eligibility letter. Where as many employers strictly demand for a HAAD license.

Converting the license from one to another is also very difficult as HAAD need at least 6 months experience as a DHA licensed nurse. So you can not convert your DHA eligibility letter to HAAD.

In my opinion, it is always better to sit for all 3 exams if you have enough time and money in your account. Else you can  select a job which may not be of your preference , but allow you to change your license later. If you compare the living expense, it is much higher in Dubai than other emirates, so it is better to get a MoH or HAAD if you want to save more.

Finding nursing job with good salary is not easy in U.A.E because each emirate needs its own license. Though unification came  by law in 2014 October, implementation is not done properly throughout the emirates. Even after unification of medical practitioners license, selection of nursing staff is done on the basis of type of license they are holding.

Pls see the links for reference,

http://www.arabnews.com/news/517781

http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/health/unified-licences-for-healthcare-professionals-across-uae-1.1395327

Nurse Educator : Job Description, Career Opportunity and Pay scale

Who is a Nurse educator

Nurse educators are registered nurses with advanced education who are also teachers. Most work as nurses for a period of time before dedicating their careers  to educating future nurses. Nurse educators are responsible for designing, implementing, evaluating and revising academic and continuing education programs for nurses. These include formal academic programs that lead to a degree or certificate, or more informal continuing education programs designed to meet individual learning needs.

How to become a nurse educator

To become a nurse educator you must be a registered nurse with a valid license and several years of work experience. Most nurse educators complete a master’s degree in nursing, although a doctorate is required to teach at most universities. If you have a post graduate certificate or degree in nursing education, it will be considered as an additional qualification.

In addition to knowledge and clinical experience, nurse educators must be good teachers. That means you need exceptional communication skills, no fear of public speaking, an easy rapport with people and the ability to clearly explain complex concepts to students.

Role or job descriptions of a nurse educator

• Perform nursing practice in accordance with relevant policies.
• Identify strategies for optimizing patient care in the retrieval environment based on current research and trends in clinical practice. 
• Implement and evaluate clinical education programs and in-services for nurses. 
• Develop, implement and evaluate a unique service orientation program in collaboration with the Clinical Nurses and Nurse Manager. 
• Initiate, participate and contribute to the development of clinical knowledge and skills of new and existing nurses. 
• Provide clinical support to new and existing nurses. 
• Identify individual learning needs of nurses in consultation with the nurses and Nurse Manager in order to support individual learning plans. 
• Perform clinical assessments of nurses and provide certification of competency where required 
• Participate in the delivery of formal and informal education.. 
• Develop, implement and evaluate extended skills programs for nurses
• Actively participate in activities that promote the professional development and education of nurses.  
• Foster an environment that supports the utilization of nursing research 
• Participate in the development and review of clinical guidelines. 
• Promote and participate in quality improvement activities and organisational accreditation processes 
• Actively pursue opportunities to advance own professional knowledge and skill development. 
• Participate in relevant ongoing professional development programs. 
• Demonstrate awareness of current nursing trends, initiatives and related health issues that enhance nursing practice. 
• Participate in health promotion and community development activities including public relations exercises for the service. 
• Act as an effective role model for staff, through mentoring, and teaching in an endeavor to achieve optimal staff development and service outcomes

Career Opportunities for Nurse Educator

Currently most of the hospitals are hiring nurse educator to conduct orientation and in- service programmes for their nurses. Through on job training nurse educators can  improve the quality of nursing care and standards of practice. Nurse educator can also work in teaching sectors like nursing schools or colleges where they can work as a tutor. Middle east countries having vacant positions for Nurse educators in their hospitals, in India you can get the post of a Nurse educator in many of the reputed hospitals.

Salary for Nurse Educator

The mean annual wages for nursing instructors and teachers in U.S were around $70,200 

In India the salary ranges from Rs. 2,50,000 to 4,50,000 annually.

Nursing jobs in Dubai : Salary and Registration Details.

Dubai is one of the seven Emirates which caters jobs and living  for people from different part of the world, the most commendable attraction being the tax free working conditions and high salary which in return will allow you to save your income. More over Dubai is a wonderful place where you will find world class facilities and entertainments.

Salary for Nurses in Dubai

The salary  for nurses in the UAE is between AED. 3,500 and AED. 16,000, with the average salary of AED. 8,500. The pay scale depend on field of experience,post given, and the nature of the nursing jobs. The average pay for a staff nurse is AED. 86,577 per year, or AED. 7,215 per month. Most of the nurses will get promoted after 20 years in this field. The most paid areas are pediatrics, operating room , and emergency room.

Working hours for Nurses in Dubai

In Dubai, nurses work for an average of 40- 48 hours a week. Though it is long hours, the working conditions are better compared to other Asian countries.

How to find Nursing Jobs in Dubai

If you want to work in Dubai as Registered Nurse you need to get a Licence. DHA ( Dubai Health Authority) is the authorized body to issue the licence. To get this Licence you should go through a set of procedure.  Let us examine them in breif.

1. Getting the documents ready for submission

Below are the list of documents that should be CLEARLY scanned for your online application

• Copy of Graduation Certificate
• Diploma Certificate
• Transcript
• Experience certificate by Human Resources, Nursing or from a Medical Director
• Nursing Registration Certificate
• Good standing Certificate from the Licensing authority
• Passport Copy
• One color Passport size Photo with white background.

If you are Post Basic B.Sc Nursing candidate from India,  then you should also upload  the following documents along with the above said.

1. Diploma Certificate
2. GNM Registration Certificate
3. GNM Transcript 
4. GNM Mark Lists

Scan all these documents and name it according to what they are and upload in the required field.

2. Log in to DHA web site

Here is the link to DHA web site-http://eservices.dha.gov.ae/DHAWeb/Account/UserRegistration.aspx

From the site, select the Health Regulation Service menu where you will find the the option “New Professional License.” This will pop up as a separate window which will walk you through your application, each step requires documents to be uploaded as clearly instructed. Name all documents instead of numbering. Remember to update each page as you move on, unsaved documents cannot be retrieved when you log on for the next time.

3. Online Payment

Once you finish up dating the documents, it will prompt you to a menu where you need to provide details of payment. Here you have to do your initial payment of AED 210/- through a credit card ( Local credit card ). I have added a screen shot here for you.

4. Document Verification

DHA will verify the documents submitted for  its truthfulness. It  may take few days to 6 weeks to get a feed back from DHA officials. If not follow it up by sending an email to Regulation@dha.gov.ae. After Initial verification DHA staff  will intimate you about the corrections to be done, like uploading missing document or uploading additional documents etc.  You can correct the mistakes you have done  and submit it again for approval.

5. Primary Source Verification

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The payment for primary source verification is  AED 700/- . If you wish to postpone your payment, you can do so , but at most  3 months only . If everything goes fine, you will get an eligibility number to sit for the exam.

6. Scheduling your DHA Nursing Licence Exam

Go to link to schedule your exam, here you need to provide your Eligibility Number. Fee to schedule the exam is 170 USD, can be paid through an international credit card. Exam is computer based and it is a multiple choice assessment. You have 2 hours to answer 70 questions.

7.Eligibility Letter

You will get the result in two days through mail. If you pass the exam, you will receive an eligibility letter which you can attach to your CV while you apply for a job in Dubai. The letter is valid for only a year ( 1 year). Once you have a sponsor/employer, they will do the remaining formalities. You can find the updates in your Sheryan ( DHA Account).

This is the end of the process and now you can search for a job in your dream place.  It is advised that you send your latest bio-data to as many hospitals as possible . Also try your luck by walking in interview at hospitals, if you happen to be already in Dubai.

If you have friends and relatives in Dubai, it would be a good idea  get help from them for looking for jobs.

Good Luck.

Procedure to find Nursing Jobs Overseas for Indian Nurse

In India we have almost 14 lakhs registered nurses, in that  nearly 75-80%  is working in India and the remaining working abroad. Indian nurses have  high demand in Europe, UK, Canada, U.S, Australia and Middle eastern countries because of their knowledge, skill and hard working nature.

ODEPC - Registration for Nurses

ODEPC means Overseas development and employment Promotion Consultant Limited, is a government of Kerala agency which recruit professionals to various countries for employment. It is very safe to get an employment through ODEPC. The agency always get an embassy attested power of attorney and offer letter from the employer stating the service, pay scale and other benefits . It is very transparent and the employees have high job security.

NORKA Attestation for Overseas Jobs for Nurses : Procedure

NORKA ATTESTATION FOR NURSES....

NORKA stands for Non Resident Keralites Affairs.  It is a department of the Government of Kerala, which is established in the year 1996 to address the problems of NRKs ( Non residents of Kerala). In short NORKA act as a link between NRKs and Kerala Government.