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Specialized Nurse Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Pflegefachmann/-frau (Ausbildung)

The vocational training to become a specialized nurse (Pflegefachmann/-frau) is a nationally regulated, 3-year program conducted at vocational schools, hospitals, and care facilities. It provides comprehensive knowledge and skills in nursing and leads to a state-recognized qualification.

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What you do

  • Assisting patients with personal hygiene and nutrition
  • Measuring and monitoring vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, temperature)
  • Administering medication according to doctor's orders
  • Documenting patient data and creating care plans
  • Assisting doctors during examinations and treatments
  • Advising and supporting patients and their families
  • Dressing wounds and changing bandages

Requirements

  • Intermediate school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss) or equivalent qualification
  • Good health and resilience
  • Empathy, sense of responsibility, and communication skills
  • Very good German language skills (at least B2 level)
  • Interest in medical and nursing topics
  • Willingness to work shifts and on weekends
  • Potentially a pre-internship in nursing

Career prospects

  1. 1Employment in hospitals, nursing homes, or outpatient care services
  2. 2Specialization in areas such as intensive care, anesthesia, or palliative care
  3. 3Further training to become a specialist nurse or ward manager
  4. 4Studying nursing science or nursing management
  5. 5Roles in nursing consulting or education

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Specialized Nurse Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 1,100 to 1,300 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

How long is the Specialized Nurse Ausbildung?

The Ausbildung takes 3 years.

What German level do I need for a Specialized Nurse Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Specialized Nurse Ausbildung?

Intermediate school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss) or equivalent qualification; Good health and resilience; Empathy, sense of responsibility, and communication skills; Very good German language skills (at least B2 level).

Where can I find open Specialized Nurse Ausbildung positions?

Right now there are 437 open positions at 295 companies, for example at CBT - Caritas- Betriebsführungsund Trägergesellschaft GmbH, AZURIT Gruppe, and Ortenau Klinikum.

How to apply as a Specialized Nurse

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.