HAAD/DOH exam eligibility requirements for Nursing
Last updated on 24-November-2023, by Dr. Muhammad Dr. Muhammad

 

Eligibility requirements for Nursing

Nurses applying for HAAD (Health Authority of Abu Dhabi), which is changed to DOH (Department of Health) Abu Dhabi UAE, must fulfill the requirements to be able to eligible for the DOH Nursing exam.

Position Qualifications Experience (Relevant to the Position)
Director of Nursing (DON) Required:
* Bachelor of Science degree in nursing or equivalent qualifications of NLT 3 years study duration from an accredited program,
plus MS in Nursing/Health Services management.
* Valid/current national license

Desired:
*Ph.D. Degree in Nursing or Health Services management
* International accreditation experience,
* Indication of progressive leadership, management & clinical positions,
* Certified proof of yearly CME.
*Continuous post graduate courses.		 * NLT 12 years post graduate,
* NLT 3 years in a DON position, or 5 years in A/DON position in an acute care tertiary hospital.

* If PhD degree and less than 12 years experience, then candidate will be considered with " Waiver form " which has been validated and presented by relevant institution to the CRS.
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Ambulatory, Critical Care, Medicine, Surgery, Peri-operative		 Required:
*Bachelor of Science degree in nursing or equivalent qualifications of NLT 3 years study duration from an accredited program,
* Valid/Current National license

Desired:
* MSc. Degree or post graduate diploma in health service management.
* Certified proof of yearly CME.
*Continuous post graduate courses.		 * NLT 8 years post graduate,
* NLT 2 years in a A/DON position or 4 years in a Senior Charge Nurse (S.C.N.) position, in an acute care tertiary hospital.

* If Masters degree and less than 8 years experience, then candidate will be considered with "Waiver Form" validated and presented by relevant institution to the CRS.
Senior Charge Nurse / Unit Manager Required:
* Bachelor of Science degree in nursing or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years study duration from accredited program;
* Valid/Current national license.

Desired:
* Certificate or post graduate diploma in Health Services Management
* International accreditation experience,
* Indication of progressive leadership, management & clinical positions,
* Certified proof of yearly CME.
*Continuous post graduate courses.		 * NLT 6 years post graduate
* NLT2 year in Senior Charge Nurse (S. C.N.) position, or NLT 3 years in a Charge Nurse Position.

For hospital supervisor position at least 1 year experience in acute care tertiary hospital as evening or night shift supervisor.
Clinical Resource Nurse Required:
* Bachelor degree in nursing or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years study duration from an accredited program;
*Valid/current national license.

Desired:
Certified proof of yearly CME
*Continuous post graduate courses		 * NLT 6 years postgraduate in an acute care tertiary hospital.

* Prefer 1 year as an educator.
- Positive written references or verbal confirmation, which must identify specific responsibilities as a clinical resource nurse.
 
Eligibility requirements for Nursing and Midwifery

The following criteria would be acceptable for selection of a candidate for a Charge Nurse position at HAAD facilities:
NOTE: These criteria would apply to countries where the Nursing career ladder does not specify a “Charge Nurse” position.
Position Qualifications Experience (Relevant to the Position)
Magnet Program
Nurse Coordinator		 Required:
*Associate Degree, Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent.
* Graduates from Accredited Nursing Program.
* Valid/current national license.

Desired:
*master degree.
International Accreditation experience
* work experience in a Magnet Status institution,
* Evidence of progressive leadership experience.
* Certified proof of Continual CNE or education course that would be equivalent.		 Not less than 6 years post graduate, preferably in acute tertiary hospitals. Must have excellent communication and ability to produce reports in timely fashion. Prefer educator background and experience. Positive written references.
Charge Nurse Required:
* Bachelor degree in nursing or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years study duration from an accredited program;
* Valid/current national license.

Desired:
Certified proof of yearly CME
*Continuous post graduate courses
* BLS, ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty.		 * NLT 4 years postgraduate in an acute care tertiary hospital.
* NLT 2 years experience as charge nurse in a particular unit
*
1. Positive written references or verbal references, which must identify specific responsibilities as a charge nurse.
2. Evidence of required amount of experience and in-charge responsibility, in the area for which candidate is being considered. This may be obtained from the candidate's supervisor, manager or DON, during a verbal or written reference check.
3. Review of the candidate’s CV and the job description which shows experience and in-charge responsibilities for the area for which the candidate is being considered.
4. Certificates to support education and training in the specific area for which the candidate is being considered. This is a preferred requirement, not a mandatory one, as consideration should be given to staff with proven years of experience in a specialty area and who may not have a certificate for that specialty.
5. Positive panel interview (either face-to-face or over the telephone), which is documented using the HAAD recruitment interview form. The interview panel is to be comprised of at least 2 senior clinical nursing representatives as well as an HR/Recruitment representative. The outcome of the panel interview will be recognized as a primary recommendation source.
 
Nursing
Position Qualifications Experience (Relevant to the Position)
Specialty Nurse Required:
* Bachelor of Science degree in nursing or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years study duration from accredited program plus successful completion of a post graduate/post basic specialist training program of at least 6 months duration.
* Current National License

Desired:
* BLS, ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty.		 * NLT 4 years post graduate experience in appropriate & relevant healthcare settings i.e.; primary health care, community, acute care, tertiary care, to include NLT 2 years experience in specialty area.
Staff Nurse
Registered Nurse		 Required:
* Bachelor degree in general nursing or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years study duration in “General Nursing” from accredited program,
* valid/current national license.
- Associate Degree Nurses from North America. (Binding), with evidence of passing the National exam
(USA: NCLEX - RN) - Canada: Licensing Exam.

Desired:
* BLS, ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty.

* NOTE: this excludes programs comprising 2 years nursing + 1 year Midwifery or Community Health. Holders of such programs qualify as Practical Nurses.		 * NLT 2 years postgraduate in acute care hospital with at least 1 year in the assigned area of practice; advanced clinical or, specialized skills may be required.
Graduate Nurse Trainee
Nurse Intern / GNT		 Required:
* Graduate of a UAE School of Nursing (NLT 3 years program), from an accredited program.		 * Experience not required.

NB: After the successful completion of a 1 year internship/ training the candidate will be reevaluated for a Staff Nurse position.
Practical Nurse Required:
* A graduate of a recognized Nursing School with NLT 18 months study duration from accredited program - after high school
* Current National License

Desired:
* BLS, ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty.		 *NLT 1 year clinical experience after graduation in an acute care tertiary hospital
 
Midwifery
Position Qualifications Experience (Relevant to the Position)
Charge Midwife Required:
* Bachelor of Science degree in nursing or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years study duration from accredited program. Plus, Midwifery Certificate (NLT 1 year syllabus) from a recognized nursing program.
(Direct Entry) Midwifery degree (NLT 3 year curriculum)
* Valid/current national license.

Desired:
* Certified proof of yearly CME.
* Continuous post graduate courses		 a) NLT 4 years experience in midwifery post certificate/midwife registration, (inclusive of NLT 1 year labor delivery experience), in acute care tertiary hospital, from that NLT 2 years of experience as a charge Midwife

b) Direct Entry ( NLT 4 years experience in midwifery post graduate, and NLT 2 years labor delivery experience in acute care tertiary hospital, from that NLT 2 years of experience as a charge Midwife
Staff Midwife Required:
a) Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, or equivalent of NLT 3 years study duration from an accredited program, plus midwifery Certificate (NLT 1 year syllabus) from a recognized nursing program,

b) [Direct Entry] Midwifery degree (NLT 3 year curriculum)
* Valid/current national license.

Desired:
* BLS, ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty.
* Certified proof of yearly CME.		 a. NLT 2 years experience as a Midwife in acute care tertiary hospital.

b. NLT 2 years experience as a Midwife in acute care tertiary hospital.
Practical
Midwife		 Required:
* A graduate of a recognized Nursing midwifery School with NLT 1 year study duration from accredited program after high school
* Current National License

Desired:
BLS,ACLS, relevant to area of specialty		 *NLT 1 year clinical experience after graduation in an acute care tertiary hospital

*Candidates will be considered only for outpatient setting

 

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