Track B. Professional hiring
Hire Nurses in Saudi Arabia
Emboard sources qualified nurses for Saudi hospitals, clinics, and home-care providers, from staff nurses to specialists, with SCFHS license verification and family-visa support built into the pipeline.
Common specializations
- Staff nurses (medical / surgical)
- ICU & critical care
- Emergency & OR
- Neonatal & pediatric
- Home care & allied health
Typical timeline
8-20 weeks
Compliance & verification
- • SCFHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties) license verification submitted and tracked per candidate.
- • Degree and transcript attestation through source-country MOFA and the Saudi consulate.
- • Prometric / SCFHS eligibility, exam, and Dataflow steps coordinated where applicable.
- • Family visas processed in parallel for eligible senior roles.
Specialist hiring steps
- 1
Role scoping & sourcing
Define the specialist role and target market; access pre-vetted candidates or launch a search in-country.
- 2
Degree attestation
University degrees and transcripts attested per source-country and Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs requirements.
- 3
Professional license verification
Where applicable: SCFHS for healthcare, Saudi Council of Engineers for engineers, and equivalent bodies. Emboard handles submission and follow-up.
- 4
Specialist work visa
Employment visa issued to the candidate through the Saudi embassy in the source country.
- 5
Family & dependent visas
Where the role qualifies, dependent visas for spouse and children are processed in parallel.
- 6
Premium onboarding
Personal onboarding journey with document checklists, notifications, and support, from acceptance to first day on the job.
Top source countries for nurses
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Live notifications
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Human support
Dedicated coordinator per account, available in English and Arabic through a unified inbox.
FAQ: hiring nurses
How long does hiring a nurse for Saudi Arabia take?
Typically 8-20 weeks, driven mainly by SCFHS / Dataflow verification and embassy scheduling.
Which countries do you source nurses from?
Philippines, India, Egypt and Jordan are the strongest corridors on the Emboard platform.
Do you handle Prometric / SCFHS steps?
Yes. SCFHS eligibility, Dataflow submission and license issuance are tracked per candidate in your dashboard.
Can nurses bring their families?
For eligible senior nursing roles, dependent visas for spouse and children are processed in parallel with the employment visa.