Finding a job in Dutch healthcare
As you may know, Dutch healthcare is truly in need of more healthcare professionals. Long before covid19 entered the picture, there was a shortage of qualified personnel throughout healthcare institutions. So if you are a healthcare professional looking for a job in The Netherlands? This is a great time to take that step!
As Spijtenburg, we would love to guide you along the way. We are the first point of contact for all kind of healthcare professionals, but we specifically have set up a programme for professionals who want to become a nurse in The Netherlands.
Path to becoming a nurse
As you may know, Dutch healthcare is truly in need of more healthcare professionals. Long before covid19 entered the picture, there was a shortage of qualified personnel throughout healthcare institutions. So if you are a healthcare professional looking for a job in The Netherlands? This is a great time to take that step! We would love to guide you along your path to finding a job in the Netherlands.
Step 1
Before you can start working as a nurse in the Netherlands, you need to validate your diploma with Nuffic or IDW. You will also have to register yourself with the municipality in order to get your citizen service number (BSN). If you're from a non-EU country, you will need a work and residence permit to work as a nurse in the Netherlands. Unfortunatly we cannot help you in this matter.
Step 2
In order to register as a nurse in the Netherlands you need to obtain a B1 level (or higher). This has to be on all four areas: listening, reading, speaking and writing.
Therefore, you will start a language course, which will take about three to six months (depending on your current experience). You have the possibility to follow the language course online from your current place of residence.
Step 3
Depending on your knowledge, upward of A2 level, your are able to work as a Nursing Assistant in eldery care during your language course.
This gives you the opportunity to get to know our Dutch healtcare system and will help you to master your Dutch language skills.
Step 4
An exam will be taken at the end of your language course. If the results are sufficient, you will receive a certificate. With this certificate you can register yourself in the Dutch BIG register. This allows you to use the legally protected title belonging to your profession.
Being registered in this list is neccessary for working as a nurse in the Netherlands.
Step 5
This is when you can legitimately start your career as a nurse in the Netherlands. We offer a job with a great remuneration package, including a good salary. This will be somewhere between €1800 and €3700 per month- depending on your level of experience and working hours. On top of that you’ll receive an end-of-year bonus, holiday pay and a pension will be set up for you. You will be paid extra for working weekends and holidays.
Have we awoken your interest? Give us a call or send your resume to:
Jolien Peters
+31 639765277
j.peters@spijtenburg.nl