Working in UAE

[aikz]

I'm a new grad here in NJ, USA. I'm Filipino. I just landed a job on a med-surg unit (but will be orienting on a telemetry unit. weird, right?) I have so many ambitions. After a year or two, I plan to work in NYC. But I am also interested in working abroad. For some reason I feel like I need a change of scenery. I need something different! One of the places I'm interested in is UAE. My questions are:

1) How do I apply to work as an RN in UAE?

2) What are the requirements to obtain a license to work as an RN?

3) How is the job market there for nurses?

4) What is the pay rate over there? I heard that nurses coming from America get paid more? Is that true?

5) For agency, is it true that they will pay for living expenses? What else do they cover? What are the agencies that hire nurses for UAE?

[didii]

I got a job offer as a Charge nurse-Surgical ward, in Al ain, UAE, via nursing agent here in the UK, I am UK trained, however, the process is quite complicated than one might think:The following documents were requested to be submitted to HAAD, this is UAE health authority which process medical staff applications:

>your certificate from recognized University here in the UK,

>high school certifcate&

>primary school certificate or subjects achieved,

>Professional qualifications, preferably more than 4-5 years nurse experience, relevant to the post applied,

>Continuous Professional Development evidence-base, through Certificate essential, including BLS or ALS

>Nursing License with active Pin number.(NMC- here in the UK)

>Skill log book, relevant to the post

>Certificates of Service from both previous & current employers, mentioned on your CV.

>5 passport size photos.

>First 5 pages of your passport copies.

>CRB form.

>Self assessment skill log form from hospital applied.

>Finally application fee of 620 local curreny, equivalent to £110.00

All these documents are scanned and uploaded via NEWHAAD application website and payment is made following successful completion of the HAAD form. Feed back is believed to take 30 to 60 days according to HAAD support team.

I hope this helps.

[didii]

My contract allowances include--

-single status accommodation during probationary period.

-married couple status accommodation allowance following probationary period,

-return annual flight fare,

-electric & water bills.

-hospital transport

-Children school fees allowance.

I don't know what their wages are, will see when I get their. I look forward to the whether. There is nothing that cheers me up than constant sunshine!!

hope this enlightens your future plans.