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Nurses in Dubai clinics registered nurse vs assistant nurse

Clinic owners often ask for a nurse and mean very different things: someone to assist the doctor, someone to run a laser, or someone to do procedures. In Dubai the title on the DHA licence decides what the person may do.

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Two main titles

The Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR), used by DHA, DOH and MOHAP, set the education and licensing requirements for each title.

Licensing in Dubai

Every nurse working in a Dubai clinic needs an active DHA licence linked to that facility. The usual route:

Scope of practice in aesthetic clinics

Whether a nurse may perform a specific aesthetic procedure, for example injectables or laser treatments, depends on DHA rules for that procedure, the nurse's title and training, and the privileges granted by the medical director. Check the current DHA standard for each procedure before you plan the schedule around a nurse.

Salaries

Monthly, AED, market estimate for Dubai.

LevelMarket estimate, AED/month
Registered nurse (clinic)7,000 - 12,000
Aesthetic or specialised nurse12,000 - 18,000
Nurse manager / head nurse18,000 - 25,000

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We recruit registered and aesthetic nurses, prefer candidates who already hold an active DHA licence to save time, check title, BLS and training records, and plan the licence route for candidates from abroad. Recruitment fee: one month's salary of the placed employee, 50% when they start and 50% after probation, no full prepayment, free replacement within 2 months. Consulting and CRM projects are priced after a free review. Candidates never pay.

FAQ

What is the difference between a registered nurse and an assistant nurse in Dubai?

Under the unified PQR a registered nurse needs a bachelor degree in nursing and works independently within scope; an assistant nurse needs a nursing diploma of at least 18 months and works under RN supervision.

Can a nurse do aesthetic procedures in a Dubai clinic?

It depends on DHA rules for the specific procedure, the nurse's title and training, and the privileges granted by the medical director. Check the current DHA standard for each procedure.

How long does it take to hire a nurse in Dubai?

With a candidate who already holds a DHA licence, often 2-4 weeks. Licensing a nurse from abroad takes longer because of verification and assessment.

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