Saudi Arabia announces jobs for Pakistani nurses

RIYADH: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has opened its doors to employment opportunities for female nurses from Pakistan in its rapidly developing healthcare sector.

A leading Saudi healthcare group is seeking qualified nurses under 40 years of age, with a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, BScN, 16 years, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Candidates who have already cleared the Prometric licensing examination will be given priority and may be directly called for interviews. The available role is for a special nurse, offering a monthly salary of SAR 4,500 for a seven-day work schedule, 12 hours per day.

Work Requirments

Responsibilities will include approximately five to six active hours of patient care, with the remaining hours being on standby. Nurses who prefer a six-day work week may be paid SAR 500 less per month.

The employer will provide free shared accommodation with basic furniture, air-conditioning, and an attached washroom. Free transport between residence and workplace is also provided.

The job package will provide economy-class air tickets from Pakistan to Jeddah at the commencement of employment and at the completion of the contract. Annual leave is 21 days, with a return ticket to Pakistan provided every two years for renewals.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply online through the website of Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) https://oec.gov.pk. The applicants will have to upload the bank challan of Rs 1,000, which is generated during the application process, with the application.