Staff Nurse Employment Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, or equivalent qualification, is required , and tertiary care work experience
- Ability to speak and write in English is required. Some nationalities must pass Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) per Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) requirements
- Licensing via Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD)
There are many titles used in Abu Dhabi that are classified differently in other regions. Below are common nursing titles and the corresponding Health Authority Abu Dhabi titles.
Common Nursing Titles- Chief Nursing Officer
- Director of Nursing
- Clinical Educator
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Nurse Manager
- Charge Nurse
- Staff Nurse (registered nurse)
- PN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Health Authority Abu Dhabi Titles*- Director of Nursing
- Assistant Director of Nursing
- Clinical Resource Nurse
- No equivalent
- Senior Charge Nurse / Unit Manager
- Charge Nurse
- Staff Nurse
- PN (only perform PCNA duties)
*Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) is a government department aimed to ensure that all healthcare facilities achieve high quality health care services in accordance with international quality standards. The main function of HAAD is to regulate the health care sector in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, both public and private, through policies, laws, regulations, inspections and audits.
To learn more, visit Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD)
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