Nurse salary in UAE
Most nurse ads in the United Arab Emirates pay AED 6,000 – 12,000 per month, and AED 14,000 – 20,000 for charge nurses and specialists. Packages vary a lot: check whether housing, transport, medical insurance and annual flights are included or paid as an allowance, because that can change the real value by 30% or more.
What employers ask for
Most nurse job ads in Dubai & UAE ask for a BSN, DHA or DOH (HAAD) or MOH licence, and 2+ years of clinical experience; BLS/ACLS certification is usually required. The sectors hiring most right now are private hospitals, clinics and home-care providers, and the majority of openings are in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
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