Saxony Invites Nurses for Training and Employment

Saxony, one of Germany’s federal states, has launched a new project in cooperation with a local clinic to attract international nurses. The program offers candidates the opportunity to work (through internships required for diploma recognition) while simultaneously studying German up to level B2.
The main goal is that, upon completion of the internship, participants will obtain a recognized German nursing diploma and a B2 language certificate, enabling them to work as Gesundheits- und Krankenpflegerin (registered nurse).

Diploma Recognition Through Internship.

Adaptation internship (Anpassungslehrgang) is mandatory for full diploma recognition. Nursing diplomas issued in CIS countries are only partially recognized in Germany. The licensing authority specifies how many hours and in which departments must be completed to achieve full recognition.

Working Conditions During Internship

After successfully passing the interview (see Employment Procedure), participants sign a qualification contract (Qualifizierungsvertrag).

• During this period, candidates work as nursing assistants (Pflegehilfskraft) and receive:
  • €1,800 salary with A2 certificate
  • €2,000 salary with B1 certificate
• Internship duration depends on language proficiency:
  • 8 months with A2 certificate
  • 4–6 months with B1 certificate
• After successful completion, a full‑time employment contract (Vollzeit-Dienstvertrag) is offered with a salary starting from €2,800 (gross).
• Accommodation in Dresden is available at €250 per month.
• Meals are provided at subsidized rates.

Requirements for Participation

•     German language proficiency at level B1 or higher (certificate required).

•     Nursing or paramedic diploma and at least 2 years of official work experience.

•     Motivation to study and work as a nurse in Germany.

Step‑by‑Step Employment Procedure

1. Consultation
   • General information about recruitment of qualified staff.
   • Guidance on diploma recognition.
   • Advice on enrollment in German language courses.
2. Document Package for Interview and Employment
   • German language certificate B1.
   • Resume with photo.
   • Copy of employment record book.
   • Copy of nursing diploma.
   • Documents are submitted via email.
3. Interviews
   • Online interview via Skype/Viber with Ost West Medpersonal.
   • Online interview with the clinic representative.
4. Translation and Diploma Recognition
   •     Documents must be translated by a certified translator in Germany (cost: €250).
   •     Certified documents are submitted to the licensing authority.
   •     Processing time: 1–3 months.
5. Participant expenses:
   •     Notarization of documents in the home country.
   •     Translation of documents into German.

Program Availability
Recruitment for this program takes place 4–5 times per year.
Submit your resume today and take the first step toward a nursing career in Germany!