International Nursing Staff

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Welcome to Tübingen University Hospital

You have completed a training or a degree in nursing in your home country and would like to work as a nurse in Germany? We look forward to your application!

We offer a structured preparation program for international nurses, four times a year, which specifically prepares you for the mandatory knowledge test. Once you have passed the test, you may work as a recognised nurse in our team.

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Tübingen University Hospital was awarded the seal of of quality? ‘Best Places to Work for International Nurses in Germany’ in July 2022.

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Your path to professional recognition in Germany

Our qualification consists of three components:

  • A practical language course (B2 nursing, duration: 14 weeks)
  • Practical work experience in a ward (duration: 6 months)
  • Theoretical lessons at our own nursing school (duration: 6 weeks)

Once you have passed the language and knowledge test, you will receive your certificate of recognition from the Stuttgart Regional Council. This means that you are recognised as a nursing professional in Germany and are eligible for permanent employment at our hospital, depending on your residence status.

Betreuung internationaler Pflegekräfte

Daten und Fakten

80 to 100
international participants per year
4
Preparation courses per year
12 to 18
months from entry to recognition

Application and enrolment – how it works

To take part in our preparation course, you must meet the following requirements:

  • You have completed a nursing degree and have an official license/professional certificate from your home country.
  • You speak German at level B1 and have a valid B1 certificate (not older than two years, e.g. from telc, Goethe-Institut or ÖSD).
  • You successfully complete our online language test


Later in the application process we will also need

  • Proof of vaccination against measles
  • A notice of deficit from the Stuttgart Regional Council (you can submit this document after you have been accepted)
  • A valid residence and work permit

Please submit your application online via our application portal. You can also upload your documents directly there. We need these documents from you:

  • Proof of your professional qualification (e.g. Bachelor's degree certificate)
  • Complete and signed curriculum vitae (in tabular form)
  • Current photo
  • Copy of your passport
  • German certificate at B1 level (e.g. telc, Goethe-Institut or ÖSD)
If your documents are complete and we are convinced by your application, we will invite you to an online interview. There we will discuss your next steps together.

It usually takes at least 9 months before your preparation course begins. During this time, you submit the application for recognition to the Stuttgart Regional Council.
It is important that all required documents are submitted in full.

Your benefits

Staff accommodation

We offer furnished staff accommodation close to the hospital. Depending on the facilities and size, the costs range from €300 to €700. Availability varies.

Collective agreement

We have binding collective agreements in place. These guarantee you fair working conditions, a reliable salary and your rights as an employee.

Health

You will benefit from Germany's excellent healthcare system – your employment automatically entitles you to health insurance and the best possible medical care.

Work-Life-Balance

Fixed work schedules and a maximum weekly working time of 38.5 hours, as well as 30 days of vacation per year, make leisure time plannable.

Job ticket

We will provide you with a generous subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, which allows you to use buses and trains throughout Germany at very low cost. 

Support

Our own academy offers you support for your professional, personal and social development with a wide range of training courses, further education and opportunities for advancement.

Sport and fitness

We offer a varied sports program – including access to our own gym.

Integration

Your integration process is supported by intercultural training, an integration café and personal advice and guidance.

Your salary and employment contract

Until you receive your certification, we will offer you a fixed-term employment contract for 18 months. During this time, you will work here as a nursing assistant – with a regular income and all the benefits of public service employment.

During the language course:

  • Part-time employment as a nursing assistant (75%, approx. 30 hours/week)
  • Monthly salary: € 2,277 gross

After the language course (B2):

  • Full-time employment as a nursing assistant (100%, 38.5 hours/week)
  • Monthly salary: € 3,036 gross plus allowances: e.g. for night work, weekend or working on public holidays

After successful recognition:

  • Permanent employment contract as a full-time nursing professional (100%, 38.5 hours/week)
  • The monthly salary starts at € 3,923 gross plus allowances, e.g. for night work, weekend or working on public holidays  

Your salary will continue to increase as you gain professional experience and additional qualification.

Calculate your potential future salary with our salary calculator.

Above-Average Salary Thanks to Collective Agreement

Thanks also to the new 2020 pay scale, nursing staff at the Universitätsklinikum Tübingen enjoy higher average salaries than at hospitals that pay according to the TVöD (collective agreement for public service).

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E-mail address: ipp@med.uni-tuebingen.de

Phone number: +49 7071 29-80693

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