Canadian RN new Sidra !

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10 years ago

Hi everyone! Im a canadian RN with 4,5 years obstetrics experience who have been working in a teaching and research center.

Profco (agency recruitment) contact me a while ago for a position at the new Sidra research center that will open I think in May 2016 and the interview will take place after the shortlist the 25 of february.

Im a moroccan originaly but I ve been raised in canada I speak french english and arabic.

I am married but no kids, the agency told me that sidra offer the family contract but my husband will have to join 6 to 8 weeks later is it possble for him to come with me as visitor first incase there is complication with the family contract?.

I know its too soon but would like to know some information about the contract like the salary and benefits is it worth it knowing that life in qatar is expensive.

Any tips for the interview .
Thank you

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Zahraab Member

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10 years ago

Thank you for the reply !!!

MaherTn Member

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10 years ago

Hello Zahra,

Sidra salaries are known to be very good. Apart from your basic salary, you, normally, will have the right to many other allowances. So be optimistic.

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shmclennan New member

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10 years ago

Sidra is downsizing now and has been known in the past to put applicants through therecruiting process and then withdraw offers. Do you have an official offer letter? If not hang onto your current employment and home until and unless you get one. An engineer friend says their facility does not meet code and won't be able to do so for rears. They are already 5 or 6 years behind.

quadrant7 Member

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10 years ago

Does anyone know if the Sidra Outpatient clinic is still scheduled to open May 1?

MaherTn Member

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10 years ago

No one is sure of that. Sidra was supposed to oficially start working in 2012. However, till today nothing of that happened. Let's wait and see.

Fozlucia New member

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10 years ago

Zahraab how did your interview go? Did you get an offer?

quadrant7 Member

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10 years ago

The Sidra Outpatient Clinic did indeed open May 1 as scheduled. My wife joined the staff at Sidra Outpatient and loves it there. She has been living in Doha for almost 2 weeks now. She loves the city, the people, and her new apartment provided by Sidra. It is all as promised and more. I am looking forward to joining her as soon as my visa is approved.

Fozlucia New member

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10 years ago

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So exciting. Hope to join Sidra very soon too!

Fozlucia New member

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10 years ago

#11

Is yout wife at the pediatric clinic?
I am waiting to relocate there soon frim US.

quadrant7 Member

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10 years ago

#12

Fozlucia,

My wife is working in the "Out-Patient Clinic".

Good luck with your transition to Sidra.

Fozlucia New member

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10 years ago

#13

How long did it took her to get work visa after turning in all documents needed?

realman78 Guest

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10 years ago

#14

what you like to know then ?

Fozlucia New member

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10 years ago

#15

The procss, the waiting time for Visa and how it all goes. I hqve turned all needed documents and hire request mid April. So I am sitti g and waiting!!

Thanks

realman78 Guest

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10 years ago

#16

This process take time
some time long and some time short its depend for documents work
so you have to wait for final conformation any way

realman78 Guest

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9 years ago

#17

quadrant7 wrote:
The Sidra Outpatient Clinic did indeed open May 1 as scheduled. My wife joined the staff at Sidra Outpatient and loves it there. She has been living in Doha for almost 2 weeks now. She loves the city, the people, and her new apartment provided by Sidra. It is all as promised and more. I am looking forward to joining her as soon as my visa is approved.

how is your wife finding the job? i start in the new year and was wondering if she could answer some questions for me?

Thanks

quadrant7 Member

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9 years ago

#18

Hello, sorry for the delayed response. If you send me your questions, I will pass them on to my wife. She is not a member of this site.

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9 years ago

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quadrant7 Member

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9 years ago

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I remember we were not told much from the recruiters so I understand your curiosity and am happy to answer your questions from what I know. Now that the worst of the summer heat is almost over we are starting to enjoy the weather more. As you may know, Sidra has still not yet opened yet so they opened the Sidra Out Patient Clinic for now, but only partially. Kathy says that since the OPC is not fully open, most of her work is computer or training related to prepare for the full opening. She is a respiratory therapist and has started to work a few days a week at Hamad to keep her still sharp.
We are living at:Al Rayyan Complex
It is a 2 bedroom apartment. It is very nice with a great pool and some shops inside the clubhouse. Hopefully they will place you here.

What position will you be assigned to at Sidra?

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9 years ago

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quadrant7 Member

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9 years ago

#22

Yes I, and my wife are both in Doha now. She went over in April, I followed in late June as soon as my visa was approved. If you both enjoy traveling, you should like it here as it seems like a working vacation type atmosphere. There are many things that dont make sense and can be frustrating, but if those kind to things dont bother you, you will be fine. It helps to have friends here so hopefully we can all meet up after you get here. Keep me posted on your timeline. Good luck!

Blaine

jazzbone New member

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9 years ago

#23

oddly enough, they have high turn over. People are getting laid off more so, just count your blessings, nothing is guaranteed here.

Shengsheng Member

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9 years ago

#24

Hi Sir.. Im sheng, I would like to humbly ask you on how did your wife applied at sidra? Did she applied directly or under recruitment agency? I am considering working at sidra but I dont know how and where to start.. I am a filipino and currently working at operating theater..
Thank you and hoping for you response

quadrant7 Member

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9 years ago

#25

Hello sheng,

My wife used a recruitment agency to get her job at Sidra.
I wish you good luck in your efforts.

Kathcaui Member

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9 years ago

#26

Good day everyone!
I am a nurse here in the Philippines. And I have an application in Sidra. I have done with my medical exams. Unfortunately, my PPD Test yields POSITIVE result.
Tuberculosis is known to be highly endemic in my country. And I am working in a healthcare facility, so I am exposed to this disease.
I know that PPD Test tells you're exposure to Tuberculosis, and it doesn't mean that you have the disease.
By the way, my Chest Xray result is NEGATIVE.
My questions and concerns are: will it affects my application in Sidra? Will it be a hindrance to my dream to work in Sidra and Qatar? Can Sidra still consider my application?

Please help me. It bothers me so much. I really do want to work to Sidra.

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9 years ago

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Kathcaui Member

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9 years ago

#28

You mean you had a positive ppd as well?
I hope they would give me a chance..

Jamilaana38 Member

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9 years ago

#29

Hi.im mary already on process and almost done for all the requirements for sidra...the only thing to do is give the redribboned documents which is needed for visa processing...i want to know sir how long will it take to wait for the visa...thanks in advance..

Jamilaana38 Member

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9 years ago

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Aldz30 Member

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9 years ago

#31

Hi, i am also hire by sidra recently and got offer currently i have submitted my documents, i just want to ask if how long would it take to wait for the visa o deployment process?

Thank you in advance

Enthuceastic Member

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9 years ago

#32

Hi! Will employment gap affect the application at sidra?

Pen Pen RN Member

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9 years ago

#33

Hello Aldz30. When you finished the interview? You currently in Saudi Arabia also? Because rightnow i am gathering the docs needed. Interview done and i signed the job offer. I will do next is prometric and data flow.

RaffM Member

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9 years ago

#34

If anyone is interested recently offered a role as a sonographer at Sidra and the salary they were offering 12,000 QAR plus benefits (accomodation, car allowance etc) is lower than what is paid in Australia. They actually withdrew the offer after looking at payslips and current contract saying they cannot match the existing salary.

F8got Member

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9 years ago

#35

Hello aldz
I read you're from ksa also.i just want to ask if you manage to get the good standing certificate from saudi council and send to sidra directly? Whats the process??

Many thanks

Baliibu Member

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9 years ago

#36

I a women's health RN who just did an interview for Sidra. Would love to chat about peoples experience to help me decide.

masamf Member

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8 years ago

#37

Hey Canadian RN, did you ever move to Qatar? Can you help me with some answers, I got a job offer but I need some assistance. Thanks.

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Donyase New member

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8 years ago

#38

Hi,
I want to know how long it take time to call you for interview after you submit your cv?
I applied throw recruitment on 22 November and still not get any call for interview