Working FAQ's
Will I have an orientation when I arrive at the hospital?
Nurses are given an orientation on arrival at the hospital, usually lasts two to three weeks. This includes among other things, a review of the hospital nursing policy and procedures, the hospital standard CPR course and medication administration policies. Before being allowed to administer medication nurses must pass a standard medication calculation test. Each hospital has a slightly different orientation programme. Full details will be given to you on application or when you are offered a job.
Do I need to wear a uniform?
In keeping with Islamic traditions (men and women) nurses wear uniforms that cover their shoulders and legs to the ankle. For female employees this will be a loose fitting trousers suit where the top comes down to mid thigh length and sleeves reach the elbow.The hospital will provide your uniform.
What is the working language?
The language of all hospitals that recruit foreign staff is Arabic and English, all medical staff and medical records are kept in English. Some of the Medical Staff will speak Arabic among each other except during official Doctors rounds when they speak English. Patients will normally speak only Arabic, interpreters are available to translate for you. There are a number of Arabic speaking nurses working in Saudi Arabia who are usually more than helpful to new non Arabic speaking nurses. Hospitals offer Arabic language classes and it is recommended you take advantage this.
How will I keep my Professional Skills up to date?
Continuing education is available in all hospitals. Our Client Hospitals have Education Programmes in Place with Monash University in Australia and many have links to Universities in the UK and US: You can use the library to access nursing journals or access information on the Internet. Most wards have an in-service education programme, nursing educators are available for the continuing education of trained staff and nursing students.
Do I have to register as a nurse / doctor in Saudi Arabia?
Nurses trained overseas do not need to register as a nurse again in Saudi Arabia. Before being accepted for employment a check will be made to ensure you are currently licensed to practice in your home country. This is done by Professional Connections / the employing hospital and the Saudi Arabian Embassy prior to issuing a visa.
While in Saudi Arabia nurses are obliged to keep their licence to practice as a nurse active in their home country.
Doctors will need to register in Saudi Arabia. You will be given details how to apply during your recruitment process
