Foreign nurses looking to build their careers will find that Qatar is one of the most sought-after countries to work in. Every year, nurses from places like India and the Philippines move to Qatar to start a new career and get a salary that isn’t taxed. Nurses will experience the benefits of working in an advanced, modern healthcare facility as opposed to the outdated facilities they are accustomed to at home.
Working in a foreign country has its own unique challenges. Becoming aware of the challenges that may arise when transitioning to another country, as well as knowing how to handle those challenges effectively, will help foreign nurses transition into their new environment without too many bumps along the way.
Dynamic Health Staff offers a wide range of services and support for foreign nurses throughout their entire journey, beginning with the process of migrating to Qatar and continuing all the way through to successful establishment in their new homes.
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Cultural Adaptation
The ‘shifting’ to a new culture is one of the biggest challenges for foreign nurses working in Qatar. Language differences, social norms, dress code, and workplace policies will vary greatly from what foreign nurses may be used to. Dynamic Health Staff offers foreign nurses the following assistance in combating this challenge:
We at Dynamic Health Staff conduct group cultural orientation sessions before the foreign nurse arrives in Qatar, explaining and educating them on local customs, expectations for the workplace, communication styles, and general do’s/don’ts, allowing the nurses to prepare prior to their arrival in Qatar.
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Understanding the Healthcare System in Qatar
Qatar has an advanced and well-organised healthcare system; however, the methods and procedures that each country uses to document information may vary.
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Language Barriers
Arabic is the primary language spoken in Qatar. In hospitals throughout the country, it is common practice to communicate with patients in English. In Yemen, however, some of the Nurses may experience difficulty communicating with their patients, particularly younger or older patients, due to language barriers.
How Dynamic Health Staff Supports Nurses:
Dynamic Health Staff conducts training sessions with all the nurses that focus on the use of common Arabic Medical Terminology and Phrases that Nurses would use on a daily basis. This program will help nurses feel more confident in their ability to talk to their patients clearly and avoid any misunderstandings.
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Managing Climate and Lifestyle Changes
Qatar’s climate is extremely hot for the majority of the year; therefore, nurses from cooler climates may experience difficulty acclimating to the fast-paced lifestyle and extended shifts associated with working within the healthcare sector.
How Dynamic Health Staff Supports Nurses:
The Dynamic Health Staff provides practical advice to help nurses who may be adjusting to a new culture or lifestyle. Dynamic Health Staff provides tips related to health, hydration, housing, transport, and workplace routine in order to allow nurses to feel comfortable in their new surroundings.
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Licensing and Documentation Challenges
The process for obtaining a Nursing License in Qatar can be quite complicated. The process generally consists of a series of exams, completing numerous pages of documentation, obtaining verification for your credentials, and ultimately, receiving authorisation from the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP).
How Dynamic Health Staff Supports Nurses:
Dynamic Health Staff provides all Nurses with assistance with completing the necessary documents, as well as providing dataflow support and guidance on completing all steps necessary to obtain a Nursing License and ultimately, providing support in obtaining a Visa for employment within Qatar. Dynamic Health Staff’s support services help reduce stress and provide time savings for Nurses.
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Workplace Expectations and Workload
Many of the nurses who migrate from overseas to Qatar come from countries that have different workload expectations or levels of demand on the job than what they experience in Qatar. Therefore, this may mean that a foreign nurse will be challenged to perform a higher workload than they would have received.
How Dynamic Health Staff Assists You:
We will help you to find a job that best matches your qualifications and desires within a facility that best fits your skill set and level of experience. As a result, you will have the ability to work in a rewarding environment that is matched to your specific skill set. You will also be prepared for success prior to travelling to Qatar because Dynamic Health Staff will provide you with information about the expectations of your work schedule, responsibilities, and what performance level will be expected of you.
Let Us Help Make Your Transition to Working in Qatar Easy!
Dynamic Health Staff will provide you with all the services and assistance required to convert your transition from your home country into a successful career as a nurse in Qatar. All foreign-trained nurses can turn to Dynamic Health Staff for assistance and advice on how to prepare their application, how to obtain a visa, where to live, and how to integrate into the Qatari health care system.
Contact Dynamic Health Staff:
If you are interested in becoming a nurse in Qatar or if you are an employer seeking to hire trained nurses, we can help. Contact us today at enquiry@dynamichealthstaff.com or by calling +91-9810017608. To begin your journey in Qatar with confidence, connect with Dynamic Health Staff and let us provide you with the necessary support.
