With apm medical towards a better future!
Work as a nurse in Germany
Apply now to work as a professional nurse in Germany!
Apply now to work as a professional nurse in Germany!
Your future in Germany
Would you like to work in a German hospital?
Work
Working in Germany
We place you in an attractive hospital or clinic with long-term employment possibilities and a good income according to German standards.
Live
Living in Germany
We will support you in your first steps in Germany. In a personal meeting we will be happy to discuss how we – or your future employer – can make your start in Germany easier.
Experience
Experience Germany
Your new home will offer you a wide variety of leisure activities and popular festivals. Thanks to its central location in Europe, you also have an ideal starting point for exploring the other countries of the continent in addition to Germany.
The program – our offer to you
Flight & apartment
We cover the costs of your flight to Germany and organize your apartment before you arrive.
Working in Germany
Are you looking for good working conditions and adequate remuneration? We will find you attractive working conditions in German hospitals that match your potential and your professional and personal ambitions.
Bureaucracy
Don’t worry, we will support you through the whole process until your arrival in Germany. We will tell you exactly what documents we need from you and take care of the rest.
Individual support
We will be by your side from the first day you start the process until you start your new life in Germany. We will help you in all matters. All you have to do is submit your application.
German language course
Homologation of qualifications
Family reunion
100% coverage of expenses
Our nurses in Germany
Your path to success with apm medical
Application Guide
The way to your new future in Germany
- 1. Application
- 2. Pre-selection and interview
- 3. Learning German
- 4. Employment contract, visa and travel
- 5. Welcome to Germany
The first step towards your new job in Germany is to apply now online or write an email attachment with your resume.
The following requirements are relevant for your application:
- You possess a professional training in the field of nursing that is recognizable in Germany.
- You have a friendly and winning demeanor and love working with patients.
- You are interested in living and working in Germany.
We will check your documents and decide whether your profile meets the requirements of our customers in Germany and whether your professional training can be recognized in Germany. If so, you will be invited for an initial interview to decide whether you will be accepted for the language course.
The German course
The minimum requirement for nursing in Germany is a German language level of B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Our free German courses provide you with the training you need to pass the official exam. To this end, we co-operate with selected language schools in your home country.
Learning objectives
At level A1, you will learn to introduce yourself and others, ask for and give basic personal information and understand and use everyday expressions. At A2 level, you will be able to describe aspects of your past and your surroundings in simple words. Later, at level B1, you will be able to describe experiences, events, wishes and aspirations and briefly give reasons for your opinions or explain your plans. By the end of level B2, you will be able to converse with native speakers so fluently and naturally that communication will be effortless.
Timetable and duration
The German course comprises three lessons per day with a 15-minute break, from Monday to Friday (except public holidays) and lasts approximately eleven and a half months (no lessons during Easter week, between Christmas and New Year).
Preparation for official examinations (Goethe, Telc, ÖSD or TestDaF)
Two official language examinations (level B1 and level B2) must be taken during the German learning phase. These exams take place in person at German (and/or Austrian) state-recognised institutions. Before each of the official exams, you will receive appropriate training lasting approximately two weeks. If you do not pass the exam at the first attempt, you have the opportunity to retake the exam once.
Attendance rules
Take an active part in class and switch on the camera (for online courses).
Complete the tasks set by the teacher as part of your independent work.
Independent work
If active participation or use of the camera is not possible, inform the teacher of this situation.
If you are unable to take part in the lesson, inform the teacher and your contact person at apm medical services GmbH.
If you are ill, send an apology to your apm medical services GmbH contact person.
You may not miss more than 10% of lessons per month.
Cultural preparation
During the German course you will also receive cultural preparation. You will learn about life in Germany, about leisure activities, but also about practical things such as the tax system, daily work in a German clinic, etc.
While you are learning German, we will find the perfect employer for you and arrange an interview with them. Of course, we will prepare you for this and accompany you. Now all you have to do is send us all the necessary documents for the visa application and authorisation. We will take care of the processing.
Before you enter the country – and therefore also before the visa is issued – the application for professional recognition is submitted to the competent recognition authority with all the necessary documents and details of the desired reference profession (nursing specialist under the Nursing Professions Act (PflBG) or healthcare and nursing professional under the Nursing Act (KrPflG) or also geriatric nurse and healthcare and paediatric nurse). The competent recognition authority then carries out an equivalence assessment. In the case of nursing qualifications from third countries, significant deviations from the declared reference profession are usually recorded in a notice of assessment (so-called notice of deficit). In such cases, the foreign professional qualification is not considered equivalent, meaning that the deviations must be compensated for with the help of a compensation measure in Germany (Section 16d AufenthG).
Missing content can be compensated for, for example, as part of an individual adaptation period. Another option is to take a knowledge test (either directly or in conjunction with a preparatory course). Both the knowledge test and the adaptation period can currently only be taken in Germany, i.e. after you have entered the country.
We will be happy to advise you and help you decide on the measure to compensate for the deficits and the entire procedure (source: https://dkf-kda.de/werkzeugkoffer-wi/anerkennungsprozess-organisieren/).
As soon as you have a signed employment contract, have passed the official B2 exam and have received your visa, we will organise your trip to Germany.
Flight and accommodation
We will cover the cost of your flight to Germany and arrange accommodation for you before you arrive.
Arrival in Germany and first days / support with relocation management:
Arriving in Germany is a special moment that is associated with different emotions. apm medical GmbH provides a personal welcome at the airport/railway station and accompanies you during your first days in Germany.
Day 1: After being picked up and welcomed, the carer is taken to their accommodation by an apm medical GmbH employee and shown the local area, including the main shopping facilities.
Day 2: An apm medical GmbH employee accompanies the carer to the most important official visits (e.g. residents‘ registration office) and to open a bank account. The carer is also provided with a mobile phone card including starting credit to enable contact with relatives and social participation. In the afternoon, the carer is given a guided tour of the city to help them find their way around their new home.
Day 3: An apm medical GmbH employee accompanies the carer to make initial contact with our facility. At this point, the hospital takes over and begins the introduction to the new working environment with a tour of the hospital.
Frequently asked questions
about living and working in Germany
How does the selection process work?
First, fill out our contact form on this page and upload your resume. If your profile fits, we will arrange a telephone or video interview with you. If the interview is positive, you will receive confirmation from us that you will participate in our free German classes.
What requirements do I have to meet to be able to work in Germany?
As a nurse practitioner the most important prerequisite for the recognition of your foreign qualifications in Germany is the acquisition of sound language skills (up to B2 level). Of course, you must have a clean criminal record and no health restrictions – basically there is nothing standing in the way of your accreditation.
How much will I earn?
In Germany, nurses‘ salaries are regulated by collective bargaining agreements. The salary group to which you belong depends primarily on your qualification and your professional practice. The more professional experience you can demonstrate, the higher the salary level you are placed in. In short, this means that full-time nurses start with a basic starting salary of 2950 to 3200 euros gross per month. Additionally, there are extra payments for night shifts, weekends and holidays.
What costs will I have to pay?
There are no costs for you. We will take care of everything, as well as the German course.
Who will be my employer?
Our partner hospitals and clinics are renowned institutions throughout Germany.
What are the working conditions of a nurse in Germany?
The working hours for a full-time job in Germany are usually 38 to 40 hours per week. In nursing, shift work (morning, afternoon or evening shift) is usually performed 5 days a week. The shift structure depends on the employer, who draws up the shift plans and makes them available in advance. Vacation entitlement also varies depending on the employment contract. On average, however, vacation entitlement is approximately 24 to 30 days annually. In Germany, a probationary period of six months is also customary, during which you must prove your worth.
How long does the homologation procedure take in Germany?
For EU applicants everything happens quite quickly thanks to a new regulation. Once the documentation is completed, the procedure can be completed within a day. For applicants from third countries and non-EU countries, the recognition procedure can take up to three months after application.
Still have questions?
We will be happy to help you clarify all outstanding questions and support you on your way to Germany.
Contact us!
We will get back to you as soon as possible.
apm medical services
T. +49 (069) 8570090
F. +49 (069) 857009-10
E. info@pflegerecruiter.de
Telephone availability:
Mo-Fr 09:00 – 17:00 Uhr (UTC+1)
apm medical services GmbH
Eschersheimer Landstraße 26
60322 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
