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Hire nurses in the UAE

Hiring a nurse in the UAE starts with the licence. We recruit registered nurses for hospitals, clinics, home care and school health, with licensing status checked from the first conversation.

What a good nursing shortlist includes

Each nurse on your shortlist has clinical experience matching your setting and a clear licensing position for the emirate where the role is based.

  • Current licence and issuing authority: DHA, DoH or MOHAP
  • DataFlow verification status
  • Licensing exam status where required
  • Clinical experience matched to your setting
  • References from nursing managers

Licensing for nurses in the UAE

Nurses are licensed by the Dubai Health Authority, the Department of Health Abu Dhabi or MOHAP, depending on the emirate. The process usually involves DataFlow primary-source verification and a licensing exam through Prometric or Pearson VUE.

A licence from one authority does not automatically allow work in another emirate. We record each nurse's position and estimate how long any outstanding step will take.

Where our nursing candidates come from

We search among nurses already licensed in the UAE and among experienced nurses abroad, particularly from the Philippines and India, who are ready to relocate. For overseas candidates we plan the licensing steps alongside the offer.

A UAE-based clinical role

Nursing is hands-on, so we recruit nurses as UAE-based hires only. Around them, medical coding, billing and scheduling can be handled by remote staff.

Questions employers ask

Can you recruit nurses who already hold a UAE licence?

Yes, and we show their licence authority and status clearly on the shortlist.

How long does licensing take for an overseas nurse?

It varies with DataFlow and exam timing. We estimate the timeline for each candidate before you make an offer.

Do you recruit nurses for home care?

Yes. We recruit for hospitals, clinics, home care providers and school health services.

Can a DHA-licensed nurse work in Abu Dhabi?

Not on that licence alone. Abu Dhabi requires a Department of Health licence.

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