Europe Needs 22,000 Certified Filipino Nurses, Offers P150K Salary Per Month Plus Benefits

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that Europe is in need of 22,000 certified nurses and all these positions are reserved for Filipinos.

According to Labor Undersecretary Dominador Say, based on his meeting with the European recruiters, the minimum salary offered for Filipino nurses will be Php 150,000 with benefits.

He also said that Filipino nurses will have 6 months working visa, which can be converted to immigrant status after 6 months, thereafter, the immigrant nurse can bring his or her family after another 6 months.

Furthermore, the recruiters require that applicants must be licensed nurse and can speak German language.

Meanwhile, Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial admitted that there is shortage of nurses in the public health sector of 21,000 nurses and health professionals.

These, however, should not be a problem in case more nurses choose to work abroad because there is still over supply from the nursing graduates.

She added that the compensation package for nurses in Philippines has also increased tremendously in the past five years,

DOLE is encouraging those who plan to work overseas to be careful and vigilant with illegal recruiters.

Applicants may check POEA for the recruitment of nurses for Germany or may verify from POEA website the list of job orders for nurses in any of the European countries.

Source: ANC