The nursing profession continues to grow in demand all around the world, including in countries in the Middle East. If you’re wondering how much nurses earn in Middle Eastern countries like the UAE, you can check out the video from an OFW nurse below.
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Why would you want to work as a nurse in the UAE? There are several reasons. For one, salaries are high and tax free. Also, expat nurses receive lots of benefits from the government. Examples of benefits include housing allowance and roundtrip tickets from UAE to the Philippines and back.
How Much Does a Nurse in UAE Earn?
The information below is shared to us by an Dubai expat nurse from Dubai through his YouTube channel BD Lara. To learn more, click the video below:
There are different types of nurses with varying salaries in the UAE. According to BD Lara, here are the salary ranges for various types of nurses:
- Aesthetic nurse. Aesthetic nurses are responsible for assisting patients in cosmetic procedures. In Dubai, the salary is around 7,000 – 9,000 AED or around 100,000 to 127,000 PhP.
- Dental nurse. Dental nurses assist dentists throughout a patient’s visit. In Dubai, the salary is around 4,000 – 6,000 AED or around 46,000 to 85,000 PhP.
- Homecare nurse. Homecare nurses provide nursing care in the homes of patients. In Dubai, the salary is around 5,000 – 7,000 AED or around 70,000 to 100,000 PhP.
- Hotel nurse. Hotel nurses provide health care, first aid, and the like to hotel guests. In Dubai, the salary is around 3,500 – 5,000 AED or around 50,000 to 70,000 PhP.
- Government nurse. Government nurses get a chance to work on public hospitals. In Dubai, the salary is around 10,000 AED above or around 140,000 PhP and more.
- School nurse. School nurses foster children and adolescents, promoting health and safety in schools. In Dubai, the salary is around 5,000 – 7,000 AED or around 70,000 to 100,000 PhP.
Working in Dubai Without a Nursing License
According to BD Lara, there are job opportunities for Filipinos who don’t have a nursing license yet still want to work in a nursing related job in Dubai.
Even if you’re not a registered nurse, you can still work as an assistant nurse in Dubai.
An assistant nurse, also called a nurse aid or nursing assistant, provide assistance to patients by performing tasks such as feeding, dressing, skin care, bathing, taking vital signs, and more.
Getting a Nursing License in Dubai
Here are the following steps for becoming a nurse in Dubai:
- Register with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) by first taking the online DHA exam.
- To take the exam, you need to register. You can only register if you have a license and three years of experience.
- You need to scan the following documents, create an online account at the DHA e-service platform, then upload those documents.
- Some of the fees you may need to pay include the following:
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- Application fee – 210 AED
- Primary Source Verification – 724 AED
- Dubai Prometric Exam – 260 AED
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- You need to score at least 60 percent in the Prometric Multiple-Choice Exam to receive an Eligibility letter.
Working as a Homecare Nurse
BD Lara talked about his experiences as a homecare nurse. He said it is quite hard sometimes, but it really depends on the patient.
Being a homecare nurse requires skills that are quite unique from other different types of nurses, according to BD Lara.
To be a successful Homecare Nurse, you need the following traits:
- Know how to deal with a patient with multiple health complications.
- Know how to get along with the patient’s family.
- Show empathy and compassion.
- Be flexible with different environments and patients.
- Be professional.
Being a nurse is indeed a rewarding job in the UAE. If your qualifications are spot on, this career is definitely something you should think about doing.
To learn more about being an OFW nurse, visit BD Lara’s YouTube channel.
Disclaimer: the information presented in this article is based on the experiences shared by an expat in the video below. Any of these information may change without prior notice. Please let this post serve as a guide, but if you have questions, it is best to check with concerned authorities for clarifications and updates.
