Nurse Specialist
أخصائي تمريض
Compliance Risk Score
85/100- Verified against GASTAT/Official source
- Updated for 2026 classification
- Complete hierarchy structure
- Nitaqat localization rules mapped
- Regulatory compliance requirements detailed
📌 Description
SSCO 222101: Nurse Specialist. Requires Bachelor degree in Nursing and midwifery. Iqama, Nitaqat, and skill classification for Saudi Arabia 2026.
📋 Job Summary
Prepare, follow up the execution of, and follow up the nursing care plan; record the vital signs; take the necessary samples for conducting lab testing; prescribe the medicines, drugs and pharmaceuticals as instructed by the attending physician; and document the nursing procedures and activities presented to the patient in the medical record.
🎓 Education Requirements
Level: Bachelor degree
Field: Nursing and midwifery
🛠️ Key Skills
Team Work
📊 Classification Hierarchy
Major group: Professionals
Minor group: Nursing and midwifery professionals
Unit: Nursing professionals
Related Codes
When to use this code
This code is specified on the worker's Iqama and work permit
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Classified as High-Skilled
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FAQ
What is SSCO code 222101?
SSCO code 222101 refers to the occupation 'Nurse Specialist' in the Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations, based on ISCO-08. It is used for work permits, visa applications, and labor market statistics.
What education is required for Nurse Specialist?
Education requirements vary. Check the detailed occupation profile for SSCO 222101 to see the recommended education level and field of study.
Data source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — SSIC/SSCO 2026 Edition.
This data is cross-checked with Qiwa, HRSD, and ZATCA portals to ensure accuracy for business compliance.