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Start Your Career in Nursing in Germany

Benefits at the University Hospital of Cologne

Have you completed your nursing training or do you already have professional experience, and would you like to work at a hospital in Germany? We offer you interesting job opportunities and plenty of support.

Many areas

70 wards, outpatient clinics, and specialized departments

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Work while pursuing certification as an assistant

Permanent Position

First Steps After Becoming a Registered Nurse

Practical Guide

Specifically for foreign nursing professionals

Further Development

Free Training Courses to Help You Advance Your Career

Flexible Work Schedules

Schedule requests are almost always accommodated

Additional Services via the App

If you'd like, you can earn a little extra money

Learn German

Support up to the C1 level

Vesna's Fresh Start in Cologne

A Firsthand Account

» Everyone was immediately willing to help me. «

Vesna came to the University Hospital from Bosnia and Herzegovina and works here as a nurse. Are you interested in working with us, too? We look forward to receiving your application.

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How to Apply

Applications from Abroad

At the University Hospital, a diverse group of people from 100 countries work closely together and are there for one another every day. Become part of the University Hospital—we look forward to receiving your application.

Documents

Please send us your resume, language certificate (telc or Goethe certificate), and equivalency certificate via the job posting. Feel free to indicate your preferred field.

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Screening

We'll work with the nursing service managers to determine which areas of practice might be a good fit for your profile.

Interview

We'd like to invite you to a job shadowing session and an interview. If you're not in Cologne, we can get to know each other online.

Feedback

You'll usually hear back from us no later than 3 days after your interview.

Job Openings for International Nurses

We’ll help you get started in Germany with a wide range of support services—from intensive on-the-job training to paid time off for German language courses. Find your job in nursing!

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FAQs About the Application Process

You’ll need a resume in table format, a current telc or Goethe language certificate (at least Level B2), and the equivalency certificate from the Münster District Government. If you don’t have the certificate yet, just send us the confirmation of receipt for your application.

Your professional qualifications must be officially recognized in Germany. Here you’ll find all the information you need to apply for professional recognition: Münster Regional Government – Equivalency Assessments for Nursing and Healthcare Professions.

Don't live in Germany yet? Then check out the advisory services for foreign professionals: Central Service Center for Professional Recognition. Already in Germany? Then you can find help with the application process here: IQ Network NRW West: IQ Recognition Counseling NRW.

We’re happy to help you find the right place to turn to and guide you through the process. If you need to take an integration course, we’ll support you with that as well. The best way to get in touch is through our contact form. Note: Unfortunately, we cannot offer advice on immigration matters.

While the certification process is underway, you can start working with us right away as a nursing assistant. Once the certification process is complete, you’ll have the opportunity to earn a permanent contract in healthcare and nursing.

The better your German is, the easier it will be for you to settle into city life and your job. That’s why you should have at least a B2 level. We work with various language schools and will adjust your work schedule so you can attend language classes to reach the C1 level.

We want you to feel at home here as quickly as possible. That’s why our intensive, modular onboarding program is tailored to your existing professional experience. Before you have any contact with patients, you’ll receive extensive training from experienced colleagues in nursing and medicine.

Sure, you're more than welcome to come in for a no-obligation trial period. That way, you can get to know our areas of work and our teams. Just reach out to us via our contact form and let us know which time frame would work best for you.

Yes, we'll provide you with fresh work clothes every day.

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