Employee Pool and Student Pool

Create your own work schedule so you can have more time for your family or for yourself, or to study while working.

Your Benefits

Working in the Employee Pool

Competitive compensation

And all the benefits of public service

Customized Work Schedule

Better work-life balance

Free means free

You can count on your work schedule

More variety

The widest range of academic departments in the region

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Requirements and Responsibilities

General Care Staff Pool

You must have a state certification or a recognized certification in healthcare, (pediatric) nursing, or geriatric care, at least two years of experience, and be able to work at least one weekend per month. Your responsibilities: In the event of staff absences or increased care needs, you will assist with basic care, therapeutic care, specialized care, and care documentation.

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Requirements and Responsibilities

Intensive Care Staff Pool

You must have passed a state examination or a recognized certification exam in health care and (pediatric) nursing, have several years of experience in intensive care, or have completed specialized training in anesthesia and intensive care. Your role: In the event of staff absences or high patient demand, you will assist us with basic, therapeutic, and specialized care, as well as care documentation.

Job Openings in the Employee Pool

Apply now for positions in general or intensive care and enjoy customized work schedules and the many benefits of public service.

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FAQ / Frequently Asked Questions

You will be placed in pay grade KR 8 under the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the States (TV-L). Any prior experience levels will be taken into account. You will also benefit from all public-sector benefits.

Yes, you can earn some extra money flexibly alongside your studies through our student and on-call staff pool. Requirements: You must be in at least your third semester of medical or dental school and have already completed your nursing practicum, or be enrolled in another degree program and have successfully passed a nursing exam.
Your responsibilities will include supporting nursing care, assisting with diagnostics and therapy, and providing bedside care.
Compensation is based on the TV-L collective bargaining agreement.

With a total of 70 wards, outpatient clinics, and specialized departments, and over 1,300 beds, the general nursing wards at the University Hospital of Cologne offer a wide range of areas of responsibility. Thanks to our extensive continuing education program and our unique career development model for nursing, you can also expect excellent career opportunities here.

With highly specialized treatments, nine intensive care units plus a PACU and the Central Emergency Department, we offer you a wide range of opportunities in intensive care, as well as many other benefits, such as a dedicated career path exclusively for nursing.

Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact one of the following people!

Martina Piontek
Head of the Intensive Care Pool / Assistant to the Director of Nursing
+49 221 478-32584
martina.piontek@uk-koeln.de