Dubai/uae

Hi Everyone,

I have noticed that in the past little while, there have been some recent posts about the UAE. I am hoping that someone out there can answer some of my questions.

My husband is an electrical engineer. He thinks that his job may be transferred to the UAE in the upcomming September. This news is quite new to us. A little frightening actually.

I however, am completing the final year of my Canadian BScN degree. By the time he has to leave, I will be finished my degree. We are both Canadian citizens.

Here are some of my questions ... . . . .

1. Is it possible for a new nursing graduate to get a job in the UAE? I've noticed that most jobs seem to be for experienced nurses.

2. I will not need the benefit of accomadation as this is included for us in my husbands benefit package. Is it possible to get extra pay to compensate for this benefit?

3. What is the work schedule like - 6 days a week? Can a nurse pick between day and night shifts?

4. The all famous question..... What is the salary/benefit package like?


Any help with my questions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Hi kkettle.
About the work shifts which is 7-11, 11-3 and 3-11, you may request to the nurse supervisor if you want a schedule that is convenient to you. But you must have a valid reason for doing so. Schedules are posted on the first day of the month so you must ask the supervisor two weeks in advance. I requested for a night shift on April since I'll be reviewing for the IELTS which I'll be taking on May at the British embassy here in Dubai and thankfully it was approved.
I'm just on my fourth month here and what I can share to you is very limited. I'm sure other members can add answers to your query.

goodluck and Godbless.