Good news! Germany is once again hiring registered nurses and now offering a new, higher rate of up to €2,800 or PHP 165,200 per month!
In a recruitment specification form posted online, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) announced that the International Placement Service of the German Federal Employment Agency (ZAV/BA)is in urgent need of 600 nurses. This is a government-to-government arrangement under the Triple Win Project.
POEA needs qualified registered nurses, but not limited to the following positions:
- General Ward
- Medical and Surgery Ward/Heart surgery
- Pediatrics and Neonatology
- Intensive Care Unit
- Operating Room
- Geriatric Care/Nursing Home/Elderly Care*
- Neurology, Orthopedics and related fields
- Psychiatry
*Please note that nursing homes in Germany are inpatient facilities, where geriatric nurses deal with older people in need for help with different health conditions (unlike being a Private Duty Nurse).
Salary and Benefits
- New Salary Rate: Successful candidates shall have a starting monthly salary of €2,300 / PHP 135,700 (gross/exchange rate 1 Euro x 59 PHP) which will be increase to €2,800 / PHP 165,200 (gross/ exchange rate 1 Euro x 59 PHP) after recognition as a qualified nurse.
- Translation of recognition documents and certification will be paid by the employer including the medical checks.
- Bonus payment: for passing the A2 and B1 of € 250 (each level or its PESO equivalent) in first take.
- Travel Expenses: The employer will pay the visa and airfare from the Philippines to Germany.
- Board and Lodging: The employer will assist the employee in finding suitable accommodation. The selected nurse will bear the expenses in full or in part of the board and lodging.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Filipino citizen and permanent resident of the Philippines
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Active Philippine Nursing License
- At least one (1) year related professional experience (bedside) in hospitals, rehabilitation centers and/or care institutions or private duty nurse.
- Applicants must have German language proficiency of B1 or B2 Level in accordance with Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, the certificate should be within 1 year from date of issuance
- or willing to undergo German language training in the Philippines to attain Level B1 (to be paid and organized by Triple Win)
- and MUST be able to attend the language class in April-May 2022;
- Applicants whose B1 and B2 certificates were issued more than 1 year shall retake the language assessment. TWP offers a free refresher course.
Qualified Applicants should register online and secure appointment at www.poea.gov.ph or http://onlineservices.poea.gov.ph/OnlineServices/POEAOnline.aspx and personally submit the following documents at the counters of Manpower Registry Division, Ground Floor, Blas F. Ople Bldg. (formerly POEA Bldg.), Ortigas Avenue corner EDSA, Mandaluyong City (fastened in a folder and properly labeled with RSF No. 210007-B, Applicant’s Name, Position Applied For, Country of Destination, PEOS Online Number and E-Registration Number), during their respective schedule of appointment:
Documentary Requirements:
- Cover letter and curriculum vitae with colored passport size picture
- Nursing Diploma (to be notarized upon acceptance to the Program)
- Board Certificate and copy of license from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
- Certificates of employment in related field (previous and current) (to be notarized upon acceptance to the Program)
- Attendance and/or level certificate for German language, if available
- Copy of valid passport
Applicants are required to present their original documents for authentication of written information before forwarding the résumé to the employer.
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