Islamabad
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has unveiled fresh employment prospects for qualified Pakistani female nurses, targeting its burgeoning healthcare sector through a partnership with a leading Saudi medical group. The Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) is spearheading recruitment for “special nurse” positions, emphasizing skilled professionals under 40 years old with a four-year BScN degree (16 years of education) or equivalent from accredited institutions.
Priority goes to candidates who have cleared the Prometric licensing exam, fast-tracking them to direct interviews. The role entails a seven-day, 12-hour shift schedule—five to six hours of hands-on patient care plus on-call standby—with a base salary of SAR 4,500 monthly. Opting for a six-day week deducts SAR 500.
Perks include complimentary shared housing (furnished, AC-equipped with en-suite baths), round-trip economy flights from Pakistan to Jeddah, and workplace transport. Annual leave stands at 21 days, with biennial return tickets for contract renewals.
Applicants must register via the OEC portal at https://oec.gov.pk/, uploading a Rs1,000 bank challan alongside their form. Deadline: November 17, 2025.
This initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030’s healthcare expansion, offering Pakistani nurses stable, high-earning opportunities amid domestic job scarcity. OEC officials urge swift applications to capitalize on the demand, projecting hundreds of hires to boost remittances and female workforce participation.