1. Geriatric Nurse:

The main focus of a Geriatric Nurse is towards providing care for older patients. Geriatric Nurse are trained to understand and treat the critical physical and mental sufferings of older adults. Moreover, a GN is responsible to organize medications, give proper guidance to patients about their personal safety and educate how to prevent from several diseases.

• Qualifications and Requirements:
  If you’re applying for a Nursing Job in Germany, it is mandatory for all the non-EU citizens to be proficient in German Language or at least understand B2 level of German. Moreover, to become a part of Geriatric Nursing care training, you must carry a secondary school-leaving certificate.
• Average Salary:
  On an average, a Geriatric Nurse in Germany can earn up to €55,000 annually. While, the compensation in determined on various factors, including qualification, work experience, age, location, and working hours. Generally, late night shifts are paid well.

2. Pediatric Nurse:

A Pediatric Nurse (Children’s Nurse) is a healthcare practitioner who is responsible to provide medical support to children from infants to teenage years, guide and educate their parents about the disease and symptoms. They work alongside Pediatrician and often communicate with children who are scared of telling their problems to parents, and meanwhile talking to parents about the medical issues and conduct required tests for the patients and monitor them.

• Qualification Requirements:
  To apply for a Pediatric Nurse Job in Germany, you must ensure to have a Bachelor Degree of 8 semesters of study. Have at least 2-years hospital experience as a Pediatric Nurse. A German Language certificate with at least B2 level proficiency.
• Average Salary:
  The average Pediatric Nurse gross salary in Germany is €60,000 on annual basis. On the other hand, a senior level Pediatric Nurse (8+ years of work experience) can earn up to 80,000 annually.

3. Gynecology Nurse:

A Gynaecological Nurse is responsible for the clinical analysis of women, managing diseases and symptoms specific to women. A Gynaecological Nurse works with other multidisciplinary team to deliver and assess personalized care to women of all ages. These nurses also hold the responsibility to help outpatient in pregnancy, emergency, post pregnancy, and work in oncology clinics.

• Qualification Requirements:
  To work as a Gynaecology Nurse in Germany, make sure to complete a 3-year nursing program with minimum 2 years of work experience as a Gynaecologist. Also, it is mandatory to have a B2 level German Language proficiency certificate before applying.
• Average Salary:
  The average Gynaecology Nurse in Germany can make up to 50,000 annually. Meanwhile, a senior level Gynaecologist with an experience over 8 years earns an average gross salary of 60,000.

4. ER Nurse:

An ER (Emergency Room) Nurse is responsible to develop patients care plan, assess them after thoroughly checking up their wounds and injuries. It is always be an ER Nurse who stays with patient specifically in an emergency room as they are the first responders when a patient gets admitted. They hold the responsibility to make the right decision at the right time and always make sure to keep an eye towards critically affected patients. However, there is no fixed role of an ER Nurse when it comes to stay in ward with patients.

• Qualification Requirements:
  To work as an ER Nurse in Germany, you must possess a professional license to get in the country with a minimum of 2 years work experience required as an ER Nurse. Moreover, it is a mandatory step to learn B2 level of German language.
• Average Salary:
  On an average, an ER Nurse in Germany can earn up to €60,000 annually with an equivalent average hourly pay of 29. On the other hand, an experienced ER Nurse with more than 8 years of working experience earns an average gross salary of 75,000 annually.

5. Staff Nurse:

Staff Nurse is responsible to provide direct patient care such as giving medications to patients, monitoring their activities and symptoms, form documentation of patients’ condition, and educating patients and their families about several medical conditions. A staff nurse works under the supervision of Registered Nurse (RN). In addition, they provide hygienic and well-equipped patient areas and also make sure to operate equipment and timely monitor patients’ conditions.

• Qualification Requirements:
  To work as a Staff Nurse in Germany, you must be holding a valid Bachelor Degree in Nursing or your academic transcripts/certificates. B2 level of German language should be known to communicate with German patients. Moreover, nurses should be certified by the European Union.
• Average Salary:
  A Staff Nurse in Germany can make up to €30,000 annually and it strictly depends on age, qualification, location, and work experience (in years).

These are some of the nursing jobs in Germany offering good salary package on the basis of candidate profile, academic transcripts, work experience, and location. There are more Nursing Jobs in the country according to a candidate profile and their preference. Following Nursing jobs are:

• Office Nurse
• Nurse in Hospital
• Dialysis Nurse
• Operating Room Nurse
• Senior Nurse
• Nursing Assistant
• Caregiver Assistant

It is important for all the nurses who want to relocate to Germany to become a nurse to have some knowledge of German language. The reason behind is if you know German you can easily communicate and listen to the local people since the natives there mostly speak in the German Language. So, it is necessary for all the Indian nurses who are migrating to Germany must possess the B2 level German Proficiency certificate.

Moreover, it will help you to interact with patients, to know about their sufferings, so that you will be able to guide them accordingly. Thus, learning German before entering the country will really be helpful in every aspects.

On the other hand, if you get a nursing job in Germany, start learning German to gain proficiency up till C2 level. Then after working for several years, you can also apply for a PR (Permanent Residence) permit to live and work permanently in Germany.