Nursing professionals

Arnold Personal-Agentur GmbH recruitment

Placement of recognised nursing professionals in German hospitals and healthcare facilities

Nursing is one of the most respected and sought-after professions in Germany. Demographic change and growing healthcare needs are creating strong demand for qualified nursing professionals. Studies by the RWI Research Instituts show that staff shortages would become considerably more severe without international professionals. Germany offers committed nursing professionals from abroad excellent career prospects.

Strong demand for nursing professionals

Around 200,000 nursing professionals are needed across Germany every year.
Many international applicants choose Germany because of attractive pay, job security and development opportunities.

Nursing professions in Germany

Germany has a range of nursing specialisms:

  • Hospital nurse
  • Paediatric nurse
  • Gynaecology nurse
  • Dialysis nurse
  • Emergency department nurse
  • Operating theatre nurse
  • Geriatric nurse
  • Nursing assistant
  • Administrative nursing professional
  • Residential care or nursing service manager
  • Senior nurse / ward manager
Recognition requirements

You will need:

  • Completed nursing training or degree in your home country
  • Evidence of sufficient German language skills (at least B2: Goethe, telc or ÖSD)
Required application documents

All documents must be notarised and authenticated by the German embassy.

  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Police clearance certificate
  • Medical certificate
  • Professional passport photo
  • Evidence of professional experience (if available)
  • Nursing registration certificate
  • Graduation certificate & curriculum
  • Academic transcripts (if available)
  • Provisional graduation certificate (if available)
  • Copy of passport
Your route to employment in Germany

With B1: You may start as a nursing assistant on a work visa.
With B2: You may start directly as a qualified nurse.

Our agency can support you with:

  • finding employers at hospitals and care homes
  • online interviews

Salary:

  • B1: 50–70% of a qualified nurse's gross salary
  • B2: 100% gross salary

Note: The nursing authority decides on professional recognition and permission to practise.

Recognition procedure

Nursing professionals from outside the EU need an equivalence certificate.
This confirms that their training meets the German standard.

Salary and development opportunities

Salary range:

  • Nursing trainee: approx. €2,500–€4,000 gross per month
  • Qualified nurse: approx. €3,500 gross per month

Germany offers a wide range of specialisation and continuing education opportunities.

Areas of responsibility in nursing

  • Supporting and caring for patients
  • Monitoring & documenting patients' health
  • Carrying out medical instructions
  • Supporting diagnostics & treatment
  • Advising and supporting relatives
Language and communication

Communication is mainly in German.
A B2 language certificate is mandatory for permission to practise.

Job security and long-term prospects

Germany offers nursing professionals long-term security:

  • Employment relationships protected by law
  • Family reunification after a few months
  • Access to education for children
  • Permanent residence possible after five years
  • Permanent employment contracts after integration

Germany warmly welcomes qualified nursing professionals.

Ready for the next step in your career?

Contact us with your full contact details and the type of position you are looking for. Our team will get back to you promptly to arrange a video consultation.

+49 176 70940149
Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
info@arnold-pa.de
We respond promptly
Düstere-Eichen-Weg 58, 37073 Göttingen
Germany