Housing
One of the most attractive benefits to working in Saudi Arabia is that fully furnished accomodations are provided rent and utility free.
During our recent visit to the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh (Jan 26th, 2009 - Jan 30th, 2009), part of our comprehensive hospital tour was a visit to the housing complexes in which you, our candidates, stay during your contract with the hospital. During our stay Elaine Ng, Recruitment Associate; Dominika Kaleta, Logistics Manager; and I, Recruitment Assistant, were even housed in one of the complexes for single females.
Most complexes have gym and pool ammenities. Those without these ammenities will have access to one of the nearby complexes'. Female staff have the option of using the gym ammenities at Palm Villas (Family Housing) for a fee of 100 SR/month. Also, all hospital staff have the option of purchasing a membership with the Employee Social Club for full access to their gym, pool and social events.
Basic Cable (65 channels) is available at the cost of 65 SR/month. Internet access may also be purchased for 175 SR/month.
Housing assignments are not issued until the week of travel. Special requests for housing can be made, however, we do can not guaruntee that you will recieve the housing complex of your choice.
The following is a brief tour of Housing at The King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh:
Complex C & E
Single Female Housing
(Living and Dining area pictured above)
Both Complex C & E house single female hospital employees in one and two bedroom apartments. The complexes share an immaculate pool/jacuzzi area, perfect for laying in the sun or relaxing after your shift at the hospital.
Building ammenities include:
- Communal laundry room on every floor;
- Sitting area and computer room on ground floor;
- Gym;
- Pool;
- Jacuzzi;
- Two bedroom apartments come with two bathrooms
Complex F
Single Female Housing
(Bachelor unit pictured above)
Complex F is home to 440 bachelor style units for single females. Becuase they are such highly sought after units, the complex is currently at full capacity. If you do not recieve a single capacity apartment, do not dispair. Many of our candidates prefer the lifestyle and advantages that come with living with a housemate.
Building ammenities include:
- Laundry facilities on each floor;
- Pool;
- Gym (currently under construction);
- Common sitting area and computer room
Complex B
Single Male Housing
(Bachelor Unit pictured above)
The true meaning of a "Bachelor" apartment.
96 single occupency units for single male employees, sit just steps from the main hospital. In addition to the bachelor units, there are 12 one-bedroom units which are reserved for male physicians visiting the hospital on a locum.
Building ammenities include:
- Gym;
- Pool;
- Tennis Courts;
- Computer room on main floor
Complex D
Single Female Housing
(Outside complex D pictured above)
Out front of Complex D, which houses single female hospital employees, we stopped to speak with an RN returning from her most recent hospital shift. She and her housemate "hit it off from day one" and she has been very happy with her current accommodations. We were, again, reminded that it can take some time (an average of three months) to become fully comfortable in your new living situation.
Building ammenities include:
- Two bedroom units;
- Two washrooms;
- Ensuit washer/dryer;
- Pool;
- Gym;
- Tennis Courts
MCV
Single Female Villas
(MCV Villa pictured above)
Donna Radey, our expert in nurse recruitment, was first introduced to Helen Ziegler when she travelled to Saudi Arabia as a recovery room RN. During her stay at the hospital, she was housed in MCV complex and speaks very highly of her experience. She prefered the convienience of living in such close proximity to the main hospital, and often enjoyed her morning coffee on her private patio.
Buidling ammenities include:
- Ensuit washer/dryer;
- 259 units;
- Small backyard;
- Pool;
- Hot tub
KAC
Single Female and Family Housing
(KAC pool pictured above)
During our week long visit to Riyadh, Dominika, Elaine and I were housed in a three bedroom apartment in KAC. The apartment was very spacious and conveniently located just across the street from the main hospital gate. The top floor of the complex is reserved for single females, who share the building ammenities with families.
Buidling ammenities include:
- Two and three bedroom apartments;
- Ensuit washer/dryer;
- Pool;
- Tennis Court;
- Playground
