Vienna Healthcare Group
Join our nursing team in Austria
Why work for us
We are looking for trained registered nurses from all around the world.
Start your nursing career in one of our 7 clinics in Vienna. This is what we have to offer:
Flexible work schedules
Full-time and part-time
Located in Vienna, voted the world’s most liveable city
14 pay checks per year
Paid holidays, 25 days per year
Employer-covered health insurance
Postgraduate training in our own academy
Who we are
With 7 clinics, 9 nursing homes, 1 therapy centre and 5 training sites, the Vienna Healthcare Group is one of the largest health care institutions in Europe.
As an enterprise of the City of Vienna and an attractive employer, we offer a wealth of fields of application, areas of activity, further training and career opportunities.
Our 30,000 employees ensure the well-being of the patients entrusted to them, 365 days a year, around the clock. If you have completed your nursing training and enjoy working with people, the Vienna Healthcare Group is the right place for you to be.
Where to find us: Our clinics
In our 7 clinics, we offer cutting-edge medicine at the highest international level, regardless of income, origin or age. Every year we treat around 235,000 inpatients and handle around 4.9 million outpatient visits. Learn more about our clinics in the following document:
Living in Vienna: Learn more about the city
Vienna has once again been voted the world’s most liveable city. What is living in Vienna like? Find more information here:
Working in Vienna: The Austrian health care system
What is working in Vienna like? Learn more about the Austrian health care system.
Downloads
- Vienna Healthcare Group (PDF)
- Fact sheet #Nurses4Vienna (PDF)
- Work Clothing Policy (PDF)
Your job description
Have you completed your education in your home country and would now like to work in Austria? In order to work as a nursing assistant level 2 or registered nurse in Austria, the following requirements must be met:
- Your professional qualifications must be recognised and registered by the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection in the Health Professions Register (“Gesundheitsberuferegister”).
- You will need a residence permit in Austria, called the Red-White-Red card.
- Your German language skills must be at levels B1 for nursing assistants level 2 and B2 for registered nurses.
Working as nursing assistant level 2
You will complete our nostrification programme until your documents have been recognised by the Austrian authorities. This includes a German language course and the acquisition of cultural knowledge. Once you have reached German level B1, you can work in one of our clinics as a nursing assistant level 2 (“Pflegefachassistenz”).
Working as a registered nurse
Once the entire nostrification programme has been completed, you can start your career as a registered nurse.
For more information, please refer to 12.1. for registered nurses and 12.2. for nursing assistants level 2 in the following document:
Health care professions in Austria
Application – how it works
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Application
Who can apply?
We welcome applications from registered nurses at our partner universities. Tertiary nursing education must have already been completed.
Which training courses are recognised?
We are only looking for registered nurses. Recognition of the training is carried out by the University of Applied Sciences FH Campus Wien. In cooperation with our partner universities we offer a joint nostrification programme. You must complete this before you can work with us as a registered nurse.
What requirements do I have to fulfil?
You must have completed your training. To find out more about the requirements, please contact the partner university in your home country. We are currently working with the following universities:
How can I apply?
For all questions regarding the application process, please contact our partner universities. We are currently working with the following universities:
Do I have to certificate/nostrificate my degree?
Please visit the website nursinginaustria.at
How exactly does the application process work?
For all questions regarding the application process, please contact our partner universities. We are currently working with the following universities:
Is the entire application process in English?
For all questions regarding the application process, please contact our partner universities. We are currently working with the following universities:
How does the nostrification programme work?
You need German language level B1 or B2 to work in Austria as a nursing assistant level 2 or registered nurse. The focus of the nostrification programme is therefore on developing your language and cultural skills.
Once you have passed the language tests of level B1, you can work as a nursing assistant level 2 at the Vienna Health Care Group. While working, you will continue to attend German courses to reach level B2.
How quickly you are employed as a nursing assistant level 2 or registered nurse depends on your personal learning progress.
What support do I get as a student?
As a language student you receive a stipend: up to 24 years €672,64 net salary per month, as from 24 years €1,217.96 net salary per month. Health insurance is included.
During your studies we will provide you with a flat. When you start to work as a nursing assistant level 2, you will have time to look for your own accommodation.
You will also be supported when dealing with public administrations and in case any queries arise.
I don’t speak German. Must I take a course in German?
The acquisition of language skills in German is of central importance. Therefore, the focus of the nostrification programme is on language acquisition.
I already speak German, level B2. Can I start work as a registered nurse straight away?
No. You still have to complete the nostrification programme, as this also includes the acquisition of professional and cultural knowledge. Afterwards you can start working as a registered nurse in one of our 8 clinics.
Due to your language skills, the nostrification procedure is considerably shorter.
What does language level B1 or B2 mean?
For more information, please visit europa.eu
How long does it take from application to starting work?
That depends on the official channels and your personal learning success. The entire nostrification process must be completed within 24 months.
What onboarding measures are there for starting work?
An onboarding process is currently being developed. It is important to us that you feel comfortable in your future team and are prepared in the best possible way for your tasks as a nursing assistant level 2 and registered nurse.
Working in Austria
What are the benefits if I choose to work for the Vienna Health Care Group?
- Vienna has been voted the world’s most liveable city
- safe workplace
- competitive salary
- good work-life balance
- flexible working hours
- 25 days’ paid holiday per year
- free accommodation during your studies
- free German language classes as part of the training
- overtime is compensated for either with time off or financially
How many hours are there in a full-time working week?
A regular working week in Austria is 40 hours. The lunch break is paid for.
We have flexible duty rosters: A shift has a maximum of 13 hours at a time. The maximum working time per week is 60 hours. There must be a break of at least 11 hours between two shifts. There must be a rest period of 36 hours at a stretch once a week.
Overtime is compensated for either with time off or financially.
Can I work part-time?
The Vienna Health Care Group offers several possibilities for part-time work.
We have a flexible rota: A shift has a maximum of 13 hours at a time. The maximum working time per week is 60 hours. There must be a break of at least 11 hours between two shifts. Once a week there must be a rest period of 36 hours at a stretch.
Overtime is compensated for either with time off or financially.
How much will I earn working full-time?
As a language student you receive a stipend: up to 24 years €703.58 net salary per month, as from 24 years €1,273.99 net salary per month.
As a nursing assistant level 2 your salary starts at €3,019.60 gross monthly/14 times a year. This includes a €150 hardship allowance.
As a registered nurse your salary starts at €3,453.36 gross monthly/14 times a year. This includes a €150 hardship allowance.
Further allowances are added to the salary depending on the ward in which the work takes place and how many night and weekend shifts are completed.
Tax is deducted directly from the salary, including health insurance, unemployment insurance and pension scheme.
You can see your net salary here: bruttonetto.arbeiterkammer.at or finanzrechner.at/en
Is my employment contract temporary?
The employment is for an indefinite period.
I have questions about my employment contract. Who can I contact?
The human resources departments in our clinics are responsible for your questions once you are employed.
For general enquiries, please contact the Vienna Health Care Group by email.
Who takes care of my health/social insurance?
Tax is deducted directly from your gross salary, including health insurance, unemployment insurance and pension insurance.
You can see your net salary here: bruttonetto.arbeiterkammer.at or finanzrechner.at/en
When working as an nursing assistant level 2, how much is the monthly salary after tax and all deductions?
The basic net salary for a nursing assistant level 2 is around € 2.100 per month/14 times a year. The 13th and 14th salaries are tax-advantaged. The Payment on Hardship allowance, ward specific Payments, etc. are added on top. During night shifts from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. as well as on Sundays and public holidays, an additional € 10 per hour is added.
When working as a registered nurse, how much is the monthly salary after tax and all deductions?
The basic net salary for a registered nurse is around € 2.340 per month/14 times a year. The 13th and 14th salaries are tax-advantaged. The Payment on Hardship allowance, night shifts, ward specific payments, etc. are added on top. During night shifts from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. as well as on Sundays and public holidays, an additional € 10 per hour is added.
What does social security include apart from health insurance?
Social security is understood to mean protection against various life risks or situations, such as illness, accidents, disability and old age, as well as the associated consequences. Social insurance is the most important institution in the field of social policy, both in terms of the number of people protected and the amount of money spent. In Austria, social insurance in the narrower sense consists of:
- Statutory pension insurance
- Statutory health insurance
- Statutory accident insurance
Statutory accident insurance provides protection against the occurrence and consequences of workplace accidents and occupational illnesses.
How much is the repayment of the scholarship if the contract is canceled before completing the 4-year period?
The amount stated in the scholarship contract is divided over four years, which corresponds to 48 months. This reduces the repayment requirement by 1/48 each month for as long as you are employed as a graduate nurse.
How much is the accommodation?
The costs of the accommodation vary greatly and cannot be standardized. These costs are taken into account in the individual scholarship contracts and are calculated for individuals. The additional costs for family members‘ stay and their living space must be covered by the students themselves. There is a transitional period for finding accommodation after the nursing assistant level 2 placement, as this accommodation is student accommodation. Candidates will also be supported in this process.
How much is the annual salary increase?
The adjustment to the inflation rate takes place annually.
The Vienna Civil Servants Act stipulates different retention periods for reaching the next salary level (experience increase). These periods are as follows for the salary levels:
- From Level 1 to 3: 2 years each
- From Level 4 to 6: 3 years each
- To Level 7: 4 years
- From Level 8 to 11: 5 years each
How do you calculate the over time working hours?
Overtime is calculated in the same way as basic hours. Payment depends on the ward and the time when it is worked (weekdays, Sundays, public holidays, nights).
Living in Vienna
How liveable and safe is Vienna?
Vienna is one of the safest and most liveable cities in the world. All people are welcome, regardless of their gender, origin, age and religious affiliation.
The Vienna Healthcare Group works in line with the principle of anti-discrimination and promotes equal opportunities and justice.
Which residence title do I get in Austria?
During the German language course you are a student. Therefore, you will enter Austria with the residence title of “student” and a visa D.
Before you start your work as a nursing assistant level 2, you have to apply for a Red-White-Red card.
As soon as you are allowed to work as a registered nurse, you have to apply again and update your Red-White-Red card.
When can I apply for permanent residence? What are the criteria?
Please find information on migration.gv.at.
Are there employer apartments? If so, how long can I use them?
During your studies we will provide you with a flat. When you start to work as a nursing assistant level 2, you will have time to look for your own accommodation.
Who bears the costs for my move?
We pay for your flight to Austria. A pick-up service will be provided.
What is the cost of living in Austria?
Please check the website numbeo.com.
Can I bring my family members with me?
Please check for the latest facts on migration.gv.at.
What languages are spoken in Vienna?
The official language is German. Vienna is a very multicultural city. Therefore many languages are spoken.
Contact us
Feel free to contact us for further information:
Vienna Healthcare Group
Wiener Gesundheitsverbund
Thomas-Klestil-Platz 7/1
A-1030 Vienna, Austria
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