Opportunities for Indian Nurses in Germany

The official language of Germany is German and common people do not understand or use any other language including English. Since German is generally not taught as a second language in schools in most of the third world countries like India, German language speaking foreign nurses are not adequately available to meet the ever rising demand to handle the increase in elderly population in Germany / Europe.

To meet this great demand, well trained Indian nurses are now welcome to work in Germany. What they need, is a university.

Bachelors (B.Sc. / M.Sc. or PBBSC) or (GNM with 3 yrs experience) in Nursing, a few years of work experience (optional) and of course, German language certificate till B1/B2 level.

Another requirement is regarding the clinical work experience (expressed in work hours) the Indian Nurses should possess in order to have full registration as a nurse.

Workplacesfor Nurses

• In Hospitals
• In Specialist Practices
• In Health Centres
• In Old People's Homes and Nursing Homes
• In Dormitories for People with Disabilities
• In Outpatient Social Services
• At Health Insurance / Medical Services

The Career Progression
Opportunities @ Germany
From Health And Nursing Staff To ...

• OP-Pflieger
• Specialist Nursing - Intensive Care / Anaesthesia
• Specialist Nursing - Oncology
• Specialist Nurse - Hygiene
• Specialist Nursing - (Gernot-) Psychiatry
• Specialist in Nursing and Nursing
• Specialist in social and health care
• Quality Manager in Healthcare
• Wound Manager

Why should you be a Nurse in Germany? Indian Nurses in Germany

Flexible working hours

Nurses can decide on how much time they want to invest in their job, and what their shift preference is. They can choose, if they only want to work 20 hours or 40 hours weekly, and in some cases also get to choose even shift timings.

Good Work-life Balance

Thanks to better shift management, nurses are able to plan a better lifestyle like going to the gym or pursue a hobby, or making a short trip to Paris or Venice during a longer weekend.

International Experience

Germany has a very high standard of healthcare and it's good to start your career with such solid foundation.

Fair Treatment

Nurses from other countries are paid the same as German nurses, especially at public institutions like government-run hospitals.

Multiple Social Benefits

Work in Germany and enjoy health, retirement, unemployment, education and other social benefits.

Further Education

Nurses have the option, and even encouraged to further their studies either via Professional Training (Weiterbildung) or a Bachelor's / Master’s degree. Some of the bigger institutions will even sponsor their nurses.

Better Salary

Salary starts from 2400~3000 Euros/month

Paid Holidays

Nurses enjoy at least 20 paid holidays yearly. That means a nurse can take a month off to visit his/her family back here in India.

Job Security

If you are good at what you do, you will be able to keep your job even when the economy is not doing well. Healthcare is an important part of the German society, and will always be in high demand.

Live in the Heart of Europe

There are many top destinations within an hour or two from Germany. Watch out for flight deals, a return flight to as far as Athens, Greece might go as low as 100 Euros.The certification is accepted across the world and candidates can seek employment anywhere in Europe and other developed countries.

Family Visa

Can take Spouse and children after 6 months of work experience. Free Education for children in Germany

Who Can Apply?

GNM with minimum 3 years experience/
B.Sc. / Post B.Sc. / M.Sc.- Nursing
with B1 / B2 Level German Language Certificate

Process for Direct work Visa

Documentation Required

• 10th
• 10+2
• Nursing Registration
• BSC Nursing or Equivalent Degree and
• Experience certificate / Transcripts
• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate (if applicable)
• B1/B2 certificate
• Resume

Nursing Career in Germany and Visa Processing (Important Points to Remember)

1. After recognition of docs, interviews will be conducted which may lead to issuing of work contract
2. Based on that Visa filing will be done
3. We will assist in finding the authorized centre for translation and online submission of all documents as per the check list
4. After completion of B1, interview process will start and selection will depend on candidate's performance therein
5. The job can be in old age home or Hospital, depending upon the candidate's overall profile
6. Accordingly, applicants will be getting job contract and registration
7. Some candidate will not get registration directly; it may depend on transcript hours, year of experience and the state he/she is applying for registration
8. In this case applicant will have to do 6 months internship as nursing assistant with minimum salary of (1800 to 2000 Euro) before finally getting the full registration as a Nurse
9. After getting the required documents from organization, the candidate should take an appointment in Embassy and with the work contract and all the original documents they should approach to the Embassy
10. Post verification from respective authorities, applicant will get a visa for the duration of 3 months
11. After reaching to Germany, visa will be extended for 1 or more years
12. After 4 to 5 years they may apply and get the PR
13. In case applicant get a job in old age home in the initial period, assistant will be provided to get a job in hospital, we will help to get job in hospital after 1 or 2 year @ Salary Euro 2400 to 3000