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<\/figure>Tasks in the nursing field<\/h2>
As a nurse, you will take care of people and support them in every phase of their life, which includes the following areas of responsibility:<\/p>
- Patient care<\/li>
- Paediatric nursing (caring for children)<\/li>
- Geriatric nursing (care of the elderly)<\/li><\/ul>
Your tasks in the nursing field will include independent observation, guidance, support and care of patients, both inpatient\u00a0and outpatient treatment. Additionally, you may also document and\u00a0evaluate nursing measures, as well as carry out medical instructions and assist with medical interventions. However, that will depend\u00a0on your individual specialisation and qualification. While being a member\u00a0of nursing staff, you are a competent contact person\u00a0for members of the patient\u2019s family.<\/p>
Figures on nurses in Germany<\/h2>
1.7 million<\/h3>
people are employed in the nursing sector, geriatric nursing included.<\/p>
Over 40,000<\/h3>
job positions in care facilities are vacant.<\/p>
Entry requirements for international nursing professionals<\/h2>
Those wishing to work in the nursing profession in Germany on a long-term basis require official authorisation to practise their profession. As a rule, the following formal requirements must be met in order to be permitted to work in the nursing profession in Germany:<\/p>
- Recognised qualification:<\/strong>\u00a0The nursing qualification obtained in your country of origin must be recognised in Germany. The competent authority for your case will check whether your\u00a0professional qualification\u00a0is equivalent to German qualifications. If this is not the case, you could\u00a0take an assessment test or go through an adaptation period\u00a0to prove an equivalent level of knowledge. The application for professional recognition can be submitted to the competent\u00a0authority in the state in which you intend to work in. The German professional recognition obtained is valid nationwide.
\u00a0<\/li>- Sufficient knowledge of the German language:<\/strong>\u00a0Depending on the state, you will have\u00a0to be competent on a level equivalent to the B2 or B1 levels of the\u00a0Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
\u00a0<\/li>- Medical fitness:<\/strong>\u00a0You must prove\u00a0\u2013 through certification by a German doctor \u2013 that you are physically and mentally healthy and are therefore suitable for a job in the nursing profession.
\u00a0<\/li>- Personal suitability\/Trustworthiness:<\/strong>\u00a0In order to prove your trustworthiness, you will require proof that you do not have a criminal record. Depending on your situation, providing\u00a0a certificate of good conduct from your country of origin or\u00a0a\u00a0German certificate of conduct\u00a0(F\u00fchrungszeugnis<\/em>) is sufficient.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>
The decisive factor for the recognition of your qualification is not your nationality, but the place your qualification was obtained in. You can find more information on the topic of recognition, examinations, adaption periods\u00a0and the competent German authorities responsible on the \u201cRecognition in Germany\u201d portal (available in multiple languages).<\/p>
Do I need a visa?<\/h2>
As a citizen of the European Union, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway or Switzerland, you\u00a0require neither a visa nor a\u00a0residence permit\u00a0to work in Germany. Citizens of other countries on the other hand require a\u00a0residence permit. You can find out more about the work visa for qualified professionals in the \u201cVisa\u201d section.<\/p>
Did you apply for recognition of your professional qualification and the certification authority in Germany has determined that you are missing certain qualifications to obtain\u00a0full recognition? Then you can find out whether the\u00a0visa for the recognition of foreign qualifications\u00a0is an option for you.<\/p>
Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Under certain conditions, you may also enter Germany for 6 months after completing your professional training to look for a job. <\/p>
Next steps<\/h2>
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<\/figure>\u2714\u00a0Your career prospects:<\/strong>\u00a0With our\u00a0Quick-Check, you can find out about the opportunities available to you for working and living in Germany.<\/p>
\u2714\u00a0Start\u00a0the recognition process:\u00a0<\/strong>In our \u201cRecognition\u201d section, you can find more information on the recognition of foreign qualifications.<\/p>
\u2714\u00a0Apply now:<\/strong>\u00a0Find a suitable job position in our\u00a0\u201cMake it in Germany\u201d job listings\u00a0and use our tips for a successful\u00a0job application\u00a0in Germany.<\/p>
\u2714\u00a0German language:<\/strong>\u00a0Get useful tips on the best places and methods to learn German in the \u201cLearning German\u201d section!<\/p>
Good to know:<\/h2>
There are several interesting projects offering special opportunities to work as a foreign nursing professional in Germany:<\/p>
Triple Win Project<\/strong>
The\u00a0Triple Win Project\u00a0is implemented jointly by the\u00a0Federal Employment Agency (BA)\u00a0and the GIZ.\u00a0The foundation\u00a0of the project is formed by placement agreements between the BA and the partner countries’ employment authorities (Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Philippines and Tunisia).
The partner authority organises the application procedure locally and checks the incoming applications according to formal criteria. The BA assesses\u00a0the applicants\u2019 personal, professional and linguistic qualifications in individual selection interviews. A language test is part of the selection process: the GIZ offers language training for nursing professionals (level B1 of the Common European Reference Framework with technical terminology for nursing personnel), professional preparation for working in Germany as well as support in the integration and\u00a0recognition process after arriving\u00a0in Germany.
The new arrivals work as auxiliary nurses until their foreign qualification in the field of nursing and patient care has been recognised. This\u00a0should take place within the first year of employment.<\/p>\u201cNursing in Germany\u201d project: a<\/strong> programme of the Federal Employment Agency (BA) for nursing professionals from Mexico<\/strong>
The Federal Employment Agency (BA) \u2013 in partnership with the Mexican National Employment Office \u2013 is looking for qualified healthcare and nursing personnel from Mexico for Germany’s public health service. The \u201cNursing in Germany\u201d project gives interested nursing professionals from Mexico new career prospects. German employers in the healthcare sector present their job opportunities at various locations and events in Mexico. <\/p>Those wishing to take part in the project should be willing to relocate, show interest in working abroad and be prepared to obtain the necessary skills in the German language within 12 months. An academic qualification from a Mexican university is also required. The nurses receive several forms of support on their way to Germany: for example, financing of language courses in Mexico and Germany, funded guidance when applying for a visa and support for the recognition of professional qualifications. <\/p>
How can I take part in the project? What does the project offer in particular? Who can I reach out to if I have any questions? Find more information on\u00a0the BA and the Mexican Employment Authority’s\u00a0project on the \u201cNursing in Germany\u201d website.<\/p>
The path to employment in Germany does not necessarily have to\u00a0include\u00a0<\/strong>a recruitment program: The\u00a0Customer Center\u00a0of the Federal Employment Agency advises,\u00a0places\u00a0<\/strong>and supports prospective immigrants on an individual basis.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Sufficient knowledge of the German language:<\/strong>\u00a0Depending on the state, you will have\u00a0to be competent on a level equivalent to the B2 or B1 levels of the\u00a0Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
- Recognised qualification:<\/strong>\u00a0The nursing qualification obtained in your country of origin must be recognised in Germany. The competent authority for your case will check whether your\u00a0professional qualification\u00a0is equivalent to German qualifications. If this is not the case, you could\u00a0take an assessment test or go through an adaptation period\u00a0to prove an equivalent level of knowledge. The application for professional recognition can be submitted to the competent\u00a0authority in the state in which you intend to work in. The German professional recognition obtained is valid nationwide.