Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 222101: Nurse Specialist

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 222101 | Major Group: Professionals (Group 2)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

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.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`222101`
Official Title (EN)	Nurse Specialist
Official Title (AR)	Nurse Specialist
Major Group	Professionals (Group 2)
Sub-Major Group	Health professionals
Minor Group	Nursing and midwifery professionals
Unit Group	Nursing professionals
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`222102`	Specialized Nursing Specialist	Specialized Nursing Specialist	View Occupation 222102 →
`222103`	Community Health Nursing Specialist	Community Health Nursing Specialist	View Occupation 222103 →
`222104`	Maternal and Child Nursing Specialist	Maternal and Child Nursing Specialist	View Occupation 222104 →
`222105`	Anesthetic Nursing Specialist	Anesthetic Nursing Specialist	View Occupation 222105 →
`222106`	Clinical Nursing Specialist	Clinical Nursing Specialist	View Occupation 222106 →
`222107`	Gynecology Nursing Specialist	Gynecology Nursing Specialist	View Occupation 222107 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Bachelor degree
Field of Study / Discipline: Nursing and midwifery
Core Professional Competencies: Team Work
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 222101. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 222101?

SSCO 222101 designates Nurse Specialist (Nurse Specialist) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 222101 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.