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.
Tübingen University Hospital was awarded the seal of of quality? ‘Best Places to Work for International Nurses in Germany’ in July 2022.
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.
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 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 (chronological and complete)
Current photo
Copy of your passport
German certificate at B1 level (e.g. telc, Goethe-Institut or ÖSD)
We offer furnished staff accommodation close to the hospital. Depending on the facilities and size, the costs range from €300 to €700. Availability varies.
We have binding collective agreements in place. These guarantee you fair working conditions, a reliable salary and your rights as an employee.
You will benefit from Germany's excellent healthcare system – your employment entitles you to health insurance and the best possible medical care.
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.
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.
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.
We offer a varied sports program – including access to our own gym.
We provide you with individualized support as you settle in and personally guide you along the way.
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: PUK5
After the language course (B2):
Full-time employment as a nursing assistant (100%, 38.5 hours/week)
Monthly salary: PUK5
After successful recognition:
Permanent employment contract as a full-time nursing professional (100%, 38.5 hours/week)
Monthly salary: PUK7
Your salary will continue to increase as you gain professional experience and additional qualification.
Calculate your potential future salary with our salary calculator.
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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Team IPP
E-mail address: ipp@med.uni-tuebingen.de
Phone number: +49 7071 29-80693
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