Healthcare in the Alps
Nurses for Austria
Austria's healthcare system urgently needs qualified nurses for hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and care homes.
Austria faces a shortage of 76,000 care workers by 2030, making nursing a priority profession.
We recruit registered nurses and care workers for Austrian hospitals and elderly care facilities.
Typical Salary
€2,800 – €4,200 per month
Depending on experience, certifications, and employer package.
Requirements
Benefits
A Typical Working Day
6:00 AM — Morning shift handover, check patient files and care plans
6:30 AM — Administer medication, check blood pressure, and assist patients
8:30 AM — Assist doctors with ward rounds and document treatment changes
10:00 AM — Perform wound dressing, IV placements, and specimen collection
12:30 PM — Lunch break in the staff dining hall
1:15 PM — Update digital medical files, coordinate with physiotherapists
1:45 PM — Afternoon patient checks, assist with mobilizations
2:30 PM — Handover briefing to the incoming afternoon shift team
Local Tips and Advice
Register your address (Meldezettel) within 3 days of moving to Austria
Register with the health professional registry (Gesundheitsberuferegister) to practice
A2/B1 German certificate is required for the Rot-Weiß-Rot card; utilize employer language courses
Your eCard gives you access to the national ELGA electronic health record system
Join the GÖD or Vida union to secure standard collective agreement wages
Learn local German medical terms: Blutdruck (blood pressure), Wundversorgung (wound care)
How It Works
Recruitment Process
Submit application with nursing degree, clinical hours log, and professional references
Nostrifikationsverfahren (qualification recognition) initiated — Austrian health authority assesses your degree against BGBL (Gesundheitsberuferegister-Gesetz) standards; deficiency notice issued if bridging coursework required
German language training: B1 certificate required for nursing licence (GGZ); B2 strongly preferred for hospital roles — employer or Land (provincial authority) may fund the 6–9 month course
Provisional employment at Austrian hospital/Pflegeheim under supervision while Nostrifikation completes; employer interview conducted remotely or in-person
Rot-Weiß-Rot card (shortage occupation) application at Austrian consulate — 6–8 weeks; Gesundheitsberuferegister (GBR) licence issued once Nostrifikation approved
Arrival: Meldezettel (address registration within 3 days), ÖGK health insurance eCard, union membership with GPA (Gewerkschaft der Privatangestellten) — 14 monthly salary payments briefed
Candidate Route
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Are you a skilled nurses seeking employment in Austria? Register your profile and upload your CV directly to our recruiting team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nostrification?
The Austrian process for recognizing foreign nursing qualifications. We guide you through it.
Which areas need nurses?
Elderly care, intensive care, and surgical nursing have the highest demand.