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Nursing In Saudi Arabia & Abu Dhabi – Grace’s Story

February 26, 2020/in Advice & Tips, Middle East, Nursing, Saudi Arabia /by CCM

Q & A Nursing Overseas With Grace Hung 

Where are you from? 

Hong Kong is my hometown, while I have been in Australia since 2006.

Can you give us a snapshot of your nursing career thus far? 

I completed by Bachelor of Nursing in University of Wollongong. I have been working as a registered nurse for ten years in Wollongong, Sydney Metro, NSW Rural, Riyadh – Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi – UAE.

When & where did you travel to the Middle East?  

I spent a year in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2014-2015 & 2.5 years in Abu Dhabi, UAE in 2016-2019.

When and why did you decide it was time to take your nursing career abroad? 

I love travelling. Hong Kong is an international city that is so easy to travel around, but unless I work there for a year and take the exams I am unable to practice nursing there. So I went elsewhere.  I was inspired by my colleagues that were working in the Middle East. It allowed me to have a stable income, with travel at my fingertips. Within 4-8 hours I can visit Africa and Europe! If I continued to work in Australia, to make the long haul flight and flight tickets worth the money, I have to take a month or two off to see those countries.

After you finished your one year in Saudi, you moved to Abu Dhabi to work in the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi? How was the culture & lifestyle of Abu Dhabi? 

Saudi was definitely a culture shock but the community there was so welcoming that it was a great way to experience something different. Abu Dhabi was a lot more western & an incredible mix of foreign cultures. Being a Muslim country there is still an Islamic theme but it’s very multicultural with everyone’s cultures being celebrated.  The UAE is often where expats across the Middle East go to for a long weekend and a bit of a break. 

How did the Cleveland Clinic help you transition into your new life in the UAE? What was the accommodation like? 

CCAD conducts a holistic orientation for everyone. They have hospital tour, city tour, and general orientation for all new comers. They also have specialised orientations for doctors, nurses, allied health, porters and even kitchen staff. CCAD has a high standard of practice. All nurses have to pass American competencies prior to working on the ward (but they provide intensive courses to help you pass the exam if you have failed the first one). They also had a lot of skills to be accredited once or annually. But, despite this, I never got stressed as the educators are always helpful and happy to assist.

The accommodation? My friends who came to visit me, they described it as a 5 star hotel. I was once living on level 56, with the clouds on the same level outside the windows. Prior to this, I was living on a 10-storey high building, which is 30mins drive/bus ride away from the hospital. They have different accommodations that suit different people with different preferences. And now, they even provide “opt-out” options for people to rent their own places with housing allowances.

What were the highlights of your time in the UAE? 

Should I stop mentioning the ease of travel? Both Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports are now the popular transiting airports people travelling from the east to the west or vice versa. Other than that, travel within the UAE is another kind of experience. I could be camping in the desert but an hour later I can reach the world tallest building with the biggest shopping mall in the Middle East.

I don’t tend to visit religious place while travelling, but the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is something that you should never miss out on. It’s absolutely stunning, but I do often wonder “how do they keep it so pristine & white after so many years?”

What were the challenges of working in the UAE and how did you manage these? 

The challenges would be around working in the multicultural environment. We, the Aussie or Kiwi nurse, always claim that we’re used to working in the multi-cultural environment, but I would say it’s different to what we experiencing the Middle East. In Aus/NZ we have an established medical/healthcare system, people from overseas have to adapt to our way and cope with the challenges of that themselves. In the Middle East, they are relying on overseas medical professionals bringing their medical knowledge into the country to improve and build up their system. With health professionals coming in from all over the world, bringing in their own ideas and knowledges, trying to fit into a Middle Eastern Culture that dates back to Bedouin times, cultural shock and clashes are inevitable.

How did you find nursing in another country? 

Nursing in another country can be challenging. Especially, when the practices in the country/facility are different from what I’m used to in Australia. Some practices, I found were more beneficial and evidence based so I would follow them. Other times, this was not the case. But I never hesitated to speak up when I had concerns or I thought there was a better way to get things done.

What career opportunities or professional development did you find there?  

When I was in Saudi, I was lucky to be nominated into the paediatric course for a month and become a paediatric nurse there. There were also Unit Based Councils in every unit where nurses could advocate for themselves and on behalf of the patients to improve the treatment and relationship as a whole.

When I was in Abu Dhabi, I had the opportunity to be trained for peri-transplants for both liver and kidney surgeries and also for bariatric surgery.

Both hospitals always had good elective courses that I could take on my own desire, like wound care, peritoneal dialysis etc.

What advice would you give to someone thinking of travelling to the Middle East? 

No matter where we live or work, there are always challenges. Working in the Middle East itself can be a shocking one, but if you go in with an open mind and learn to just chill from time to time, it will allow you to see beyond the culture shock and appreciate the many benefits the region has to offer.

Grace Hung: Saudi Arabia 2014-2015, Abu Dhabi 2016 -2019.

grace@ccmrecruitment.com.au

Nursing In Saudi Arabia – Kaitlyn’s Story

February 26, 2020/in Advice & Tips, Middle East, Nursing, Saudi Arabia /by CCM

Q&A – Saudi

Where are you from? 

Australia

When did you travel to the Middle East? 

May 2019

When and why did you decide it was time to take your nursing career abroad? 

January 2019 I decided to travel abroad, I enjoyed my nursing career in Australia but many nursing colleagues had suggested I should experience nursing outside of home.

Why did you choose Saudi Arabia as your destination? 

King Faisal Hospital. It is Magnet accredited and to achieve that standard outside of the U.S is an achievement of pro-active nursing professionals

What was the reaction of your parents and friends when you told them and how did you manage that? 

Surprise but then very supportive

What was your first week like in Saudi? 

Very exciting but nervous

When you move to another country, there’s so many factors in play – culture shock, making friends, adjusting to a new job, the list goes on….How did you find the transition from you’re home country to the Middle East? 

A challenge but thankfully I made friends with the new arrivals and I was given a lot of support by my colleagues in the unit I was assigned too.

Was there a big culture shock? What affected you the most and how did you adapt to this? 

The culture shock was not as big as I thought, some aspects I was new too, but again the friends I made supported me through it.

You’re currently working for the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre I Riyadh – How did the hospital help with the transition? 

Very supportive team in King Faisal who guided me every step of the way.

What was the accommodation like? 

Very Modern and comfortable.

There’s a lot in the media about Saudi at the moment– do you feel safe? What has been your personal experience as a woman there? 

As a woman in Saudi Arabia I feel the same as I do in any country. There are the same dangers for women here as anywhere else. 

What part of your new life have you found the most surprising?

 How easy it is to start thinking of Saudi as home.

What are the positives of living in Saudi Arabia? 

Good weather, it is a very good location to travel the world from.

What is your most memorable moment so far? 

Seeing the different sites of Saudi Arabia eg the red sands and the desert camping sites 

What are some of the challenges you’ve faced and how have you manage them?

 Trying to communicate with people who don’t speak English or English is not their first language, but the hospital provides Arabic classes and staff are supportive in translation. 

How are you find nursing in another country? How are you adapting to the differences? 

Staff are very supported on the floor by their peers. Head and Assistant Head Nurse are also there and we have very helpful Clinical Instructors.

What career opportunities or professional development have you found there? 

They run many classes and courses to improve your career

How did you make friends? What is your social life like? What do you do on your days off? 

Sight see, travel, shop sports all the same as back home.

What were your goals before travelling to Saudi? Are you achieving what you set out to do or have these changed? 

To improve my nursing ability, learn new procedures, Travel, see the culture of the region.

What advice would you give to someone thinking of travelling to the Middle East? 

To come with an open mind. Be aware of current events but judge on your own assessment.

What is your overall opinion to date? 

So far very enjoyable, I would recommend this opportunity to anyone who is up for a challenge.

Kaitlyn Besso, Riyadh 2019 – current

Want To Learn The Secrets To Nursing Overseas? Join our Open Days

February 4, 2020/in Advice & Tips, Events, Nursing /by CCM

CCM are back on the road again with our Free Information Sessions!

New Year, New Decade, New You! Where will you take your career in 2020?

There’s so much to think about when taking your career overseas – Locations, Interviews, Registrations, Visas, Accommodation – chat to nurses who have done it all before and can guide you through the process.

 

When are the sessions?

Brisbane- Monday 9th March. Click here to reserve your spot.

Sydney- Wednesday 11th March. Click here to reserve your spot.

Melbourne – Thursday 12th March. Click here to reserve your spot.

Auckland- Friday 13th March. Click here to reserve your spot.

Christchurch – Monday 16th March. Click here to reserve your spot.

Where do we relocate to?

  • The United Kingdom
  • Ireland
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Saudi Arabia
  • America

 What will we be covering?

  • The Application Process
  • Overseas Registration and Licensing
  • Hospitals and Relocation Packages
  • Visas, Sponsorship & Accommodation
  • What you can expect when living and nursing overseas

Do your research and make an informed decision about where you want to take your career.  Come meet us and ask us about our own experiences.  We’ll tell you what it’s really like to live and work overseas – the highs, the lows and everything in between!

Contact us today

Email: info@ccmrecruitment.com.au

AUS Free: 1800 818 844

NZ Free: 0800 700 839

OR Click the registration links above and complete the form to register your interest

Want the Definitive Guide To Nursing Jobs Overseas – Join Our Open Days

December 19, 2019/in Advice & Tips, Events, Nursing /by CCM

CCM are back on the road again with our FREE Information Sessions! We will be hosting open days throughout Ireland and the UK throughout January & February 2020

Along the way we would love to meet registered nurses, midwives for informal chats. Come and ask us about our experiences, current vacancies, relocating overseas and how to apply. Come along to see our presentation and talk to the people who have worked abroad … we have the experience and the information you need to take on a new challenge! This is a wonderful opportunity to ask your questions – listen to other attendees queries too – and gain an insight into working and living abroad.

Bring a friend or meet new people with similar interests to you.

Explore your career options and see where CCM can take you.

Has the thought of sampling the exotic delights of Saudi Arabia, Dubai/Abu Dhabi, jumping across the pond to the UK or living the American Dream crossed your mind. Ready for a change or a chance to see the world while enhancing and developing your career in some of the most prestigious hospitals around the globe, then this information evening is for YOU!

Where do you place?

 For over 30 years CCM Recruitment International has been helping nurses launch their international careers. Find out how you can nurse in:

 

America (Brand New Opportunity!!) – UK – Ireland – Dubai/Abu Dhabi – Saudi Arabia – Qatar

Events will be held January & February 2020 on the following days:

  • Dublin – Tuesday 21st January. Click here to reserve your spot.
  • Galway – Thursday 23rd January. Click here to reserve your spot.
  • Belfast – Tuesday 28th January. Click here to reserve your spot.
  • Cork – Wednesday 29th January. Click here to reserve your spot.
  • Dublin – Thursday 30th January. Click here to reserve your spot.
  • London – Tuesday 4th February. Click here to reserve your spot.
  • Manchester – Wednesday 5th February. Click here to reserve your spot.
  • Edinburgh – Tuesday 11th February. Click here to reserve your spot.

The beauty of CCM Recruitment is that all our recruiters have lived and worked overseas as nurses and know exactly what it’s like to be in your shoes. We’ll be talking about:

The Application Process

Overseas Registration and Licensing

Hospitals and Relocation Packages

Visas, Sponsorship & Accommodation

What you can expect when living and nursing overseas

Do your research and make an informed decision about where you want to take your career.  Come meet us and ask us about our own experiences.  We’ll tell you what it’s really like to live and work overseas – the highs, the lows and everything in between!

Register Today and Book Your Free Place Today

Where Will Your Career Take You- FREE Information Sessions Australia & New Zealand November 2019

October 15, 2019/in Advice & Tips, Events, Nursing /by CCM

CCM are back on the road again with our FREE Information Sessions! We will be hosting open days throughout Australia and New Zealand throughout this November.

Midwifery, Neonatal, Paediatric and Adult Nurses – Registered Nurses (All specialities), Educators & Managers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists & More! All Nursing & Allied Health Professionals are welcome.

Has the thought of sampling the exotic delights of Saudi Arabia, Dubai/Abu Dhabi, jumping across the pond to the UK or living the American Dream crossed your mind. Ready for a change or a chance to see the world while enhancing and developing your career in some of the most prestigious hospitals around the globe, then this information evening is for YOU!

Where do you place?

 For over 30 years CCM Recruitment International has been helping nurses launch their international careers. Find out how you can nurse in:

America (Brand New Opportunity!!) – UK – Ireland – Dubai/Abu Dhabi – Saudi Arabia – Qatar

 

Events will be held this November on the following days:

  • Auckland: 4th November 5 -7pm Click here to reserve your spot.
  • Christchurch: 5th November 5 -7pm Click here to reserve your spot.
  • Sydney: 6th November 6 -8pm. Click here to reserve your spot.
  • Melbourne: 7th November 5 -7pm. Canceled
  • Brisbane: 11th November 6 – 8pm. Click here to reserve your spot.

The beauty of CCM Recruitment is that all our recruiters have lived and worked overseas as nurses and know exactly what it’s like to be in your shoes. We’ll be talking about:

The Application Process

Overseas Registration and Licensing

Hospitals and Relocation Packages

Visas, Sponsorship & Accommodation

What you can expect when living and nursing overseas

Do your research and make an informed decision about where you want to take your career.  Come meet us and ask us about our own experiences.  We’ll tell you what it’s really like to live and work overseas – the highs, the lows and everything in between!

Register Today and Book Your Free Place Today

The A-Z Guide To Nursing & Allied Health Jobs Overseas – Join Our Open Days To Discover The Magic of Working Overseas

September 13, 2019/in Advice & Tips, Events, Nursing /by CCM

CCM are back on the road again with our FREE Information Sessions! We will be hosting open days throughout Ireland and the UK throughout September & October 2019.

Midwifery, Neonatal, Paediatric and Adult Nurses – Registered Nurses (All specialities), Educators & Managers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists & More! All Nursing & Allied Health Professionals are welcome.

Has the thought of sampling the exotic delights of Saudi Arabia, Dubai/Abu Dhabi, jumping across the pond to the UK or living the American Dream crossed your mind. Ready for a change or a chance to see the world while enhancing and developing your career in some of the most prestigious hospitals around the globe, then this information evening is for YOU!

Where do you place?

 For over 30 years CCM Recruitment International has been helping nurses launch their international careers. Find out how you can nurse in:

 

America (Brand New Opportunity!!) – UK – Ireland – Dubai/Abu Dhabi – Saudi Arabia – Qatar

Events will be held this September & October on the following days:

  • Dublin – Monday 23th September. Click here to reserve your spot.
  • Dublin – Thursday 26th September. Click here to reserve your spot.
  • Galway – Monday 30th September. Click here to reserve your spot.
  • Belfast – Thursday 3rd October. Click here to reserve your spot.
  • London – Monday 7th October. Click here to reserve your spot.
  • Manchester – Tuesday 8th October. Click here to reserve your spot.
  • Edinburgh – Wednesday 9th October. Click here to reserve your spot.

The beauty of CCM Recruitment is that all our recruiters have lived and worked overseas as nurses and know exactly what it’s like to be in your shoes. We’ll be talking about:

The Application Process

Overseas Registration and Licensing

Hospitals and Relocation Packages

Visas, Sponsorship & Accommodation

What you can expect when living and nursing overseas

Do your research and make an informed decision about where you want to take your career.  Come meet us and ask us about our own experiences.  We’ll tell you what it’s really like to live and work overseas – the highs, the lows and everything in between!

Register Today and Book Your Free Place Today

Staff Nurse & Nurse Manager Interviews For Saudi Arabia In February 2019

February 14, 2019/in Interviews, Middle East, Nursing, Saudi Arabia /by CCM

Saudi Arabia has become a land of opportunity with more than 2 million foreign workers, one in six of the population. Job openings attract people from Ireland, the UK, Europe, the USA, Australia and the Far East. Living & working in the Middle East is the experience of a lifetime, where you can make lifelong friends, travel the world and return home financially secure.

 

Interviews will be held on the following dates via Skype:

20th, 25th, 26th and 28th February

Benefits Include:

  1. Salaries paid tax free
  2. Additional bonuses
  3. Huge saving potential
  4. Generous Annual leave – 54 days per year
  5. Free Accommodation
  6. Utility bills paid for
  7. Flights at the beginning and end of your contract
  8. Annual vacation flight to your country of origin
  9. Free transport to and from work
  10. Access to courses and further education
  11. End of service pay out

If you wish to apply, please email Conor with a copy of your updated CV on conor.fitzgerald@ccmrecruitment.com  or click on this link to apply.

Or you can speak  to Conor about any questions you may have about the upcoming interviews or on living and working overseas, you can call:

 

Ireland: 018366092

UK Freephone: 08002796149

International: 0035318366092

 

Connect with us on social media to get the latest info, job vacancies, interview and workshop dates. We update our social media every day so by becoming a fan on Facebook, Instagram or following our tweets you can make sure that you hear the latest things first.

Nursing Interviews- Saudi Arabia

May 11, 2018/in Middle East, Nursing, Saudi Arabia /by CCM

Sunshine all year round, Salary paid tax-free, Endless travel opportunities, Sounds like a dream life to me!!

 

CCM Recruitment Information Sessions for a very prestigious hospital in Saudi Arabia are coming to London and Dublin. The Director of Recruitment will be hosting the event where she will be giving a very comprehensive presentation and will be happy to answer any of your questions.

STAFF NURSE & SENIOR NURSING/MANAGEMENT positions available at this state of the art, Magnet & JCI accredited facility in the heart of the capital city, Riyadh.

They are offering a fantastic salary and benefits package to include:

  • Generous Salary (paid tax-free)
  • Accommodation Provided
  • 54-Days Annual Leave
  • Vacation Flights
  • Sign On Bonus
  • End of Service Bonus
  • Fantastic Facilities for Staff (Gym, Swimming Pool, etc)
  • Extensive Orientation for New Staff
  • Excellent Training & Education Opportunities
  • Free Uniforms
  • Free Healthcare
  • A Vibrant Expatriate Social Life

If you would like to learn more about Living & Working In Saudi Arabia, click here

To book YOUR place on this exclusive event, email your CV to

deirdre.meagher@ccmrecruitment.com

breda.lanigan@ccmrecruitment.com

UK Free Phone: 0800 279 6149 / IRELAND Phone: +353 1 8366092

Nurses, live and work at the gateway to the Red Sea – Jeddah!

February 9, 2018/in Interviews, Nursing, Saudi Arabia /by CCM

Jeddah, in Saudi Arabia is built along some of the most beautiful coastline and home to the largest port on the Red Sea. It is “The city with the beaches” and the Red Sea does not fail to delight, even for the most experienced of divers.

Jeddah has always played a prominent role in Saudi Arabia’s history. For centuries, it was the converging point for pilgrims and traders. Some consider Jeddah the biggest cultural melting pot in the world. Widely recognised as the most cosmopolitan of all the cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jeddah holds the accolade for being the shopping capital. While Jeddah happily moves towards the cosmopolitan and modern world, it does so bringing the beauty of its past with it.

Living and working in Saudi Arabia is a once in a life time experience.  While it can be challenging at times with all the cultural differences; if you have a sense of adventure and want to experience culture at its rawest, this is the place for you.

Living and working alongside expats from all over the world, with up to 50 different nationalities employed at some of the larger hospitals, one thing for sure, is you’re guaranteed to make friends for life.

BENEFITS of Nursing in Jeddah:

  • Salaries Paid TAX FREE
  • Supplementary/ specialty allowance
  • Free accommodation
  • Relocation/ repatriation allowance
  • Flights on mobilisation
  • Annual flights to home country
  • Healthcare and malpractice insurance
  • Generous annual leave and public holidays
  • End of service bonus.
  • Spend your days off by the beach
  • Diving and snorkelling in some of the most untouched dive sites in the world
  • Sunset walks along Jeddah’s Corniche

INTERVIEWS IN DUBLIN 13th MARCH AND 16th MARCH LONDON

Email your cv with the following in the subject line “Nurse Vacancies in Jeddah” to find out more about this FANTASTIC opportunity and book your place to: roisin@ccmrecruitment.com

3-6 Month Nursing Contracts- Riyadh

January 15, 2018/in Middle East, Nursing, Saudi Arabia /by CCM

3-6 Month Locum Positions available for the following specialities:

  • Paedaitrics
  • Medical
  • Emergency Department
  • Surgical
  • ICU

Benefits Include:

Excellent Salary Paid Tax Free

FREE Flights

FREE Accommodation

All Utility Bills Paid For

Immediate Start Date- No Waiting

 

Suitable Candidates Must Meet The Following Criteria:

  • 2 Years Post-Grad Acute Hospital Experience in one of the named specialities
  • Available to travel as soon as possible
  • At least 6 month Validity on passport
  • Middle East experience a bonus

 

For More Information OR To Apply For These Positions, Email Deirdre Meagher at deirdre.meagher@ccmrecruitment.com

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