Work as a nurse in Germany
Our partner hospitals in NRW are looking for nurses who see their professional future in Germany.
Your benefits
A secure job
A permanent position in a German hospital in the NRW region.
Help learning German
We support you in learning German – for a smooth integration.
Pay by collective agreement
Once you have learned the language, you are paid according to German collective agreements.
Individual integration
We support you until you are successfully integrated into your team.
Your profile
- Completed nursing training
- At least one year of work experience in a hospital
- Desirable: basic knowledge of German
- Willingness to learn German within a short time
- Commitment, resilience, flexibility and team spirit
- A sense of responsibility
- Active use of standardised treatment and care concepts
The documents we need
- CV
- Diploma
- Diploma supplement listing the hours
- If available: certificates and references
Candidates are selected through a personal interview.
How recognition works
In Germany the profession is called Pflegefachfrau or Pflegefachmann (registered nurse). Before you can practise, the responsible authority checks whether your training is equivalent.
During the recognition process you can often already work on the team as a nursing assistant.
Recognition checkThis information is an overview and does not replace legal advice. The responsible authority makes the binding decision.
- Step 1: Collect your documents
Diploma, transcript of subjects and hours, proof of clinical placements, CV, references – usually as certified translations.
- Step 2: Submit the application
You apply for recognition at the responsible authority – we support you with it.
- Step 3: Decision
The authority compares your training with German training. If there are differences, you receive a decision that lists them.
- Step 4: Adaptation course or knowledge test
You make up for the differences with an adaptation course or a knowledge test.
- Step 5: Recognition
With your certificate you work as a recognised registered nurse.
What level of German do you need?
For recognition you need German at level B1 or B2, depending on the federal state. We support you in learning German.
- B1
- Sufficient in some federal states
- B2
- Required in many federal states – and a good basis for everyday work on the ward
What we offer you
- Support with learning German
- A secure job
- Pay according to German collective agreements once you have learned the language
- Help bringing your family to Germany
How MEDICJOBLINE supports you
- Recognition of your qualification and support with licensing
- Support with the German authorities
- We take care of all bureaucratic matters relating to your employment
- Support with visa matters
- Individual professional integration
Frequently asked questions
Does MEDICJOBLINE help with the German course?
Yes, we support you in learning German.
Do I need to speak German to apply?
Basic German is desirable. What matters is that you are willing to learn German within a short time.
How long does recognition take?
It depends on your documents, your home country and the federal state. We discuss your case with you personally.
What is an adaptation course?
Practical and theoretical training that makes up for differences from German nursing training. It ends with a final interview.
Can my family come with me?
Yes, we help you bring your family to Germany.
How does the selection work?
After you apply, we get in touch with you. Candidates are selected through a personal interview.