NURSING
Welcome to Nursing Solutions with 1st Aid International – UAE UK CARIBBEAN
Nurses
Work in the UAE & Abroad
Why the
UAE? 1st Aid International specialises in the
recruitment of nurse practitioners for mid, long term and permanent positions
to our many clients located throughout the UAE. Our primary focus is in
recruiting to the government hospital system, although our services are in no
way restricted to this field.
1st Aid International provides services throughout the full
spectrum of medical professions including doctors, dentists, nurses, allied
health professionals, and more.
The UAE offers world class medical facilities, which is one of the many
surprises waiting for you to discover. It offers a range of professional
experiences from tertiary referral centres to provincial secondary care
hospitals and rural outreach centres, although the majority of our clients are
based in the large cities, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The UAE is going through a renaissance, with dramatically
increased acceptance of cultural diversities, large modern cities, and the
development of world class hospitals and health care centres.
The states that make up the region are going through massive
redevelopment and fast becoming desired international destinations.
A diverse, exciting and expanding area that encompasses a number
of Kingdoms, States and Emirates: Whether you are looking for hot deserts, cool
beaches, unique and interesting souks (markets), ultramodern cities or to
explore the remains of fallen civilisations, the choice is yours.
Each of the countries that encompass the area commonly known as
“the Gulf” offer their own unique attractions and opportunities whether this be
diving for pearls in Bahrain, exploring the wilderness of Oman or haggling at
Dubai’s famous Gold Souk. Broaden your opportunities and horizons and
experience an opportunity like no other.
Why Nursing in the UAE?
Solomon
Cartwright’s professional standing is echoed by our regional, national and
international contracts for the recruitment of health professionals for the
government sector AND privately owned clinics. As such, we are the recruitment
company of choice for our many clients throughout the UAE, affording you the
priority consideration you deserve.
If you're interested in practicing in the healthcare industry in
UAE and beyond, or seeking to employ a healthcare professional, no matter where
you are, you have come to the right place.
Benefits
What springs immediately into mind is all-year round sunshine, high tax free earning potential, magnificent shopping malls, modern technology blending in with the traditional values of the East.
You will
find that the UAE is a very cosmopolitan place with people converging from all
over the world; Europe, Asia, Africa and the United States and working in
harmony together.
Although an Arabic-Islamic country, it enjoys being a relaxed
and liberal society, where crime is not on the daily front page.
Furthermore it enjoys a high standard of living which makes the
UAE so attractive to medical professionals that they often stay longer than
planned.
Islam is the official religion of the United Arab Emirates but
other religions are tolerated and freedom of your own faith is given and can be
practiced privately.
Eligibility Criteria for Nursing & Midwifery Health Professional
To apply for licensure as a ‘Nurse/Midwife’ to work in the private sector in the Emirates you are required to demonstrate the following:• You have successfully completed ‘secondary school’ and have been awarded a High School Certificate
• You have successfully completed a minimum of:
1. Registered Nurse (RN): three (3) years ‘nursing training’ program. (Holders of Program comprising 2 years nursing plus 1 year midwifery qualify as Practical Nurses)
2. Registered Midwife (RM): three (3) years ‘nursing training’ program plus Midwifery Certification of 1 year OR direct entry of Midwifery Degree of 3 years.
3. Practical Nurse (PN)/ Practical Midwife (PM): 18 months accredited “nursing/midwifery training” Program.
• You hold a current and valid license to practice as a:
1. Registered Nurse (RN): ‘Registered Nurse’ in your home country without any conditions or limitations.
2. Registered Midwife (RM): ‘Registered Midwife’ in your home country without any conditions or limitations.
3. Practical Nurse (PN)/ Practical Midwife (PM): ‘Practical Nurse’ or ‘Practical Midwife’ in your home country without any conditions or limitations.
• You have gained relevant experience (*see experience checklist details) as:
1. A Registered Nurse for a minimum of two (2) years fulltime in an acute care facility.
2. A Registered Midwife for a minimum of two (2) years fulltime in an acute care facility.
3. A Practical Nurse/ Practical Midwife for a minimum of one (1) year fulltime in an acute care facility.
• You are proficient in reading and writing English (all examinations conducted in English)
LICENSING APPLICATION CHECKLIST
The following checklist provides you a guide on the documents that you are required to submit along with your application form. Proof of originals is required upon submission. All attached documents for licensing require legal English translation because these documents may have to be reviewed by non – Arabic speaking officers.
• Completed application form with completed declaration by Private Health Care Facility including their official stamp
• Current and up to date detailed resume with 5 passport photographs
• Passport and valid / current visa
• High School Leaving Certificate
Professional qualifications –Nursing Certificate/ Nursing Diploma/ Nursing Degree:
1. Registered Nurse (RN)/ Registered Midwife (RM): not less than 3 years
2. Practical Nurse (PN): not less than 18 months
• Transcript of professional training – must include theory and clinical hours
• Practicing Professional License – valid and current from home country
• A certificate of ‘Good Standing’/Registration or License from each country where you have been employed to meet minimum requirement of:
• Registered Nurse (RN)/ Registered Midwife (RM): 2 years experience post graduation.
• Practical Nurse (PN)/ Practical Midwife (PM): 1 year experience post graduation.
If you worked in a country and for a government facility where you practiced on your ‘home license’ (e.g. Saudi Arabia) please ensure to summit certificate of employment in place of certificate of ‘good standing’.
Relevant Experience:
Official certificate of service from an authorized person at health facility. Preferably from HR.
Experience must be in a substantive post and be licensed (volunteer work and training is not acceptable).
Registered and Practical Nurse experience must be general medical/surgical nursing in an acute hospital of at least two (2) years full-time.
• Registered and Practical Midwifery experience post graduation must include at least 50% postnatal/antenatal unit experience (ie working only in Labour ward is not adequate for licensure).
• Nursing experience must be recent. Candidates need to have recency of practice and have worked within the last 2 years prior to application or provide a detailed, official and documented description of the amount, type and dates of continuing professional development that s/he has completed during each subsequent year after the first 2 years of discontinuity of practice, and to a maximum of 3 years. Continuing professional development after 2 years of discontinuity of practice must be directly related to maintenance of clinical competence and will be assessed accordingly. Any applicant who has not worked for more than 5 years is automatically ineligible for licensure.
• United Arab Emirates MOH Registration/ licensure if applicable
