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
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
Employer Route
Hiring nurses for Austria?
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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.