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Looking for a trusted Registered Nurse Recruitment Agency in Austria? AtoZ Serwis Plus helps Austrian public hospital networks (Wiener Gesundheitsverbund including Klinik Favoriten seeking diplomierte Pflegepersonen with onkologisches Fachwissen), Austrian Catholic and faith-based hospitals (Barmherzige Schwestern Krankenhaus Wien hochspezialisierte Fachklinik for Verdauungstrakt/Urologie/Onkologie/Psychosomatik, Herz-Jesu Krankenhaus Wien renowned movement clinic with internal medicine/rheumatology/osteology/acute geriatrics, Österreichische Ordensprovinz des Hospitalordens des heiligen Johannes von Gott Linz, Divine Savior Vienna Hospital cardiovascular and neurology specialist, A.ö. Krankenhaus St. Josef Braunau GmbH), Austrian senior care market leaders (Häuser zum Leben Austria's market leader in Senior:innenbetreuung with 5,000 employees across 30 Häuser zum Leben and 135 Pensionist:innenklubs for the City of Vienna, SeneCura Group operating 78 health and nursing facilities as market and innovation leader, MAIMONIDES-ZENTRUM GmbH Vienna), Austrian social services (Volkshilfe Gesundheits- und Soziale Dienste GmbH Mobile Dienste, Diakoniewerk Community Nursing Hallein, Caritas), Austrian health resorts (Vortuna Health Resort Bad Leonfelden, SANLAS), Austrian Vorarlberg hospitals (Krankenhaus Dornbirn Orthopädie/Traumatologie), and major Austrian Registered Nurse operations hire top DGKP, Pflegefachassistenz, and Specialist Nurse talent quickly, legally, and cost-effectively across Austria.
In today's competitive Austrian healthcare landscape driven by demographic change (demografischer Wandel), aging population, increasing demand for Pflege services, Austrian critical nursing shortages (Pflegenotstand), GuKG (Gesundheits- und Krankenpflegegesetz) compliance, patient safety regulations, and digital health transformation, the right DGKP team makes the difference between delivering safe, high-quality patient care and facing dangerous understaffing. We connect Austrian employers with skilled Diplomierte:r Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger:innen (DGKP — registered nurse responsible for general care), Pflegefachassistent:innen (PFA — nursing assistant level 2), Pflegeassistent:innen (PA — nursing assistant level 1), Specialist DGKP (Intensivpflege/intensive care, Onkologie/oncology, OP/operating theatre, Dialyse/dialysis, Anästhesie, Geriatrie/acute geriatrics, Innere Medizin, Urologie, Psychosomatik, Notfall/emergency, Neurologie, Kardiologie, Orthopädie/Traumatologie), Community Nursing DGKP (5+ years experience, 1.5 years Community Nursing — Diakoniewerk-style), BSc Nursing graduates (Bachelor of Science Gesundheits- und Krankenpflege), Mobile Dienste DGKP (Volkshilfe-style), Wundmanagement specialists (wound management), Bereichsleiter:innen (unit/area managers), Stationsleitung (ward management), Pflegedienstleitung (PDL — nursing service management), and senior Austrian Pflegedirektor:innen (Directors of Nursing) who deliver expert Austrian nursing standards and SWÖ-KV Kollektivvertrag compliance from day one across Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Dornbirn, Braunau, Bad Leonfelden, and beyond.
Whether you need one DGKP for a Wiener Gesundheitsverbund Klinik Favoriten oncology operation or a complete nursing team for a Häuser zum Leben senior care facility in Vienna, AtoZ Serwis Plus delivers reliable, compliant, and scalable Austrian Registered Nurse recruitment solutions tailored to your Austrian healthcare goals and Red-White-Red Card requirements.
Austria is facing major DGKP transformation across all healthcare sectors driven by demografischer Wandel (demographic change), aging population, increasing demand for Pflege services, Austrian Pflegenotstand (nursing shortage), GuKG compliance, and patient safety modernisation. The nursing professions are facing change, with demographic change and the increasing demand for care services making the role of caregivers increasingly important in society. In Austria, there are three main nursing professions: Pflegeassistenz (PA), Pflegefachassistenz (PFA), and Diplomierte Gesundheits- und Krankenpflege (DGKP).
Industry data shows that Austrian public hospital networks (Wiener Gesundheitsverbund), Catholic and faith-based hospitals (Barmherzige Schwestern Krankenhaus Wien, Herz-Jesu Krankenhaus Wien, Österreichische Ordensprovinz des Hospitalordens des heiligen Johannes von Gott, Divine Savior Vienna Hospital, A.ö. Krankenhaus St. Josef Braunau), senior care market leaders (Häuser zum Leben with 5,000 employees across 30 Häuser zum Leben and 135 Pensionist:innenklubs, SeneCura Group with 78 facilities, MAIMONIDES-ZENTRUM Vienna), social services (Volkshilfe, Diakoniewerk, Caritas), health resorts (Vortuna Health Resort, SANLAS), and Vorarlberg hospitals (Krankenhaus Dornbirn) face a structural shortage of more than 75,000 skilled DGKP and Pflegefachkräfte by 2030. The gap is most pronounced for Intensivpflege (ICU) DGKP, Onkologie (oncology) DGKP, OP (operating theatre) DGKP, Dialyse DGKP, acute Geriatrie DGKP, Community Nursing DGKP, Mobile Dienste DGKP, and senior Pflegedienstleitung where reliable workforce supply is essential to maintain Austrian patient safety standards.
This shortage creates real challenges for Austrian employers. Vienna Wiener Gesundheitsverbund Klinik Favoriten struggles to fill diplomierte Pflegeperson positions with onkologisches Fachwissen. Vienna Häuser zum Leben (Austria's Senior:innenbetreuung market leader) requires motivated DGKP across its 30 Vienna facilities at SWÖ-KV minimum €3,737.31 brutto (1st KV year) up to €5,059.41 brutto (36th KV year). Vienna Herz-Jesu Krankenhaus requires DGKP for acute geriatrics at minimum €3,746.86 brutto/month, with Wundmanagement and supervision of interns and students. Vienna Divine Savior Hospital (cardiovascular and neurology specialist) and MAIMONIDES-ZENTRUM require DGKP at €3,009.21-€3,080.00 brutto/month. SeneCura Group requires DGKP for intensive care. Dornbirn Krankenhaus requires DGKP for orthopedics/traumatology at €3,511.73 brutto/month. Top Austrian DGKP regularly receive multiple offers from competing Austrian healthcare employers and German DACH operations. Wages keep rising under Austrian SWÖ-KV and various Kollektivverträge with Pflegeassistenz (PA) minimum €2,315.00 brutto/month (collective agreement without previous service), DGKP minimum €3,009.21 brutto/month (Divine Savior/MAIMONIDES Vienna level), DGKP acute geriatrics €3,746.86 brutto/month (Herz-Jesu Wien), DGKP SWÖ-KV €3,737.31-€5,059.41 brutto/month (Häuser zum Leben 1st-36th KV year), Wiener Stadt KFA Schema 3 Entlohnungsgruppe K4 €2,882.60-€4,602.24 brutto/month, average DGKP with 3-6 years experience €3,200/month, highest earnings in Salzburg, plus the unique Austrian 14-salary annual payment system including 13th and 14th month bonuses, Pflegezuschuss 2026 care allowance, plus Sonn-, Feiertags- und Nachtzuschläge (Sunday, holiday, and night supplements).
That is why more Austrian public hospital networks, Catholic and faith-based hospitals, senior care market leaders, social services organisations, health resorts, and regional hospitals are partnering with specialised Registered Nurse recruitment agencies in Austria like AtoZ Serwis Plus. We bring speed, expertise, screening capability, and global reach that internal Austrian HR teams cannot easily match, especially when navigating the Austrian Red-White-Red Card system, Nostrifikation (qualification recognition), and German B2 language requirements.
We are a focused DGKP hiring company serving Austria, working exclusively with Diplomierte Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger:innen, Pflegefachassistenz, Pflegeassistenz, Specialist DGKP, Community Nursing DGKP, Mobile Dienste DGKP, Stationsleitung, Pflegedienstleitung, and senior Austrian Pflegedirektor:innen roles. Our recruiters genuinely understand the differences among a Diplomierte:r Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger:in (DGKP — registered nurse responsible for general care), a Pflegefachassistent:in (PFA — nursing assistant level 2), a Pflegeassistent:in (PA — nursing assistant level 1), a Specialist DGKP (Intensivpflege, Onkologie, OP, Dialyse, Anästhesie, acute Geriatrie, Innere Medizin, Urologie, Psychosomatik, Notfall, Neurologie, Kardiologie, Orthopädie/Traumatologie), a Community Nursing DGKP (5+ years, 1.5 years Community Nursing experience), a BSc Nursing graduate, a Mobile Dienste DGKP (Volkshilfe-style), a Wundmanagement specialist, a Bereichsleiter:in (unit/area manager), a Stationsleitung (ward manager), a Pflegedienstleitung (PDL — nursing service manager), and a senior Austrian Pflegedirektor:in (Director of Nursing).
This deep specialisation enables us to evaluate candidates with precision and match them to your Austrian DGKP needs while ensuring full compliance with the Red-White-Red Card system, Austrian SWÖ-KV Kollektivvertrag wages, GuKG, and Nostrifikation requirements.
We do not just send CVs. We work as your strategic talent partner, understanding your Austrian public hospital network, Catholic hospital, senior care market leader, social services organisation, health resort, or regional hospital, evaluating candidates against real-world Austrian DGKP criteria, and delivering Pflegefachkräfte who match both your clinical standards and your Austrian Unternehmenskultur.
Hiring DGKP internally in Austria takes time, money, and specialised Austrian Pflege knowledge that most internal teams lack.
We maintain a global database of qualified candidates already screened for Austrian DGKP experience, Diplom Gesundheits- und Krankenpflege qualification, BSc Nursing (Bachelor of Science Gesundheits- und Krankenpflege), Pflegefachassistenz/Pflegeassistenz training, Nostrifikation eligibility, specialisation experience (Intensivpflege, Onkologie, OP, Dialyse, Geriatrie), GNM/B.Sc Nursing (for international candidates), German language ability (B2 typical for Austrian DGKP roles), Austrian Red-White-Red Card eligibility, and cultural fit for Austrian healthcare. You skip the slow sourcing phase and move straight to interviewing the strongest DGKP profiles ready for Austrian deployment.
Specialised Austrian DGKP roles can take several months to fill internally due to German language requirements, Nostrifikation (qualification recognition), and Red-White-Red Card complexity. Our focused process typically reduces Austrian hiring timelines, allowing Wiener Gesundheitsverbund, Barmherzige Schwestern Krankenhaus Wien, Herz-Jesu Krankenhaus Wien, Österreichische Ordensprovinz des Hospitalordens, Divine Savior Vienna Hospital, A.ö. Krankenhaus St. Josef Braunau, Häuser zum Leben, SeneCura Group, MAIMONIDES-ZENTRUM, Volkshilfe, Diakoniewerk, Caritas, Vortuna Health Resort, SANLAS, Krankenhaus Dornbirn, and Austrian DGKP employers to maintain safe staffing without delay.
Bad hires compromise Austrian patient safety, fail GuKG clinical governance, create medication errors, breach ÖGKV standards, damage patient outcomes, and damage Austrian healthcare operations. Our deep screening, DGKP qualification verification, Nostrifikation eligibility assessment, clinical competency assessments, German language assessment (B2), DSGVO compliance assessment, WHO ethical recruitment compliance, Austrian SWÖ-KV compliance, and reference verification dramatically reduce the chance of a wrong hire.
When you factor in HR time, job board fees (karriere.at, hokify.at, Gesundheitsberufe.at, medi-karriere.at, Glassdoor Austria, trawox.com, workinaustria.com), internal interview hours, Austrian work permit applications, Nostrifikation costs, and the cost of high DGKP turnover, working with a Registered Nurse recruitment agency in Austria often saves money.
Hiring international DGKP in Austria involves Red-White-Red Cards (note 24-Stunden-Betreuer:innen excluded), AMS labour market checks, Punkteschema (point system), DSGVO, GuKG (Gesundheits- und Krankenpflegegesetz), Nostrifikation (qualification recognition via GÖG Gesundheit Österreich GmbH), ÖGKV (Österreichischer Gesundheits- und Krankenpflegeverband) standards, Austrian labour regulations (Arbeitsrecht), Betriebsrat compliance, Austrian SWÖ-KV and Kollektivvertrag compliance, German B2 language requirements, and WHO ethical recruitment guidelines.
We share Austrian DGKP wage benchmarks under the SWÖ-KV and various Kollektivverträge (including the unique 14-salary annual payment system, Pflegezuschuss 2026 care allowance, plus Sonn-, Feiertags- und Nachtzuschläge), Vienna hospital and senior care trends, competitive intelligence, and emerging skill demands (Intensivpflege, Onkologie, Community Nursing, Geriatrie) that help you make smarter hiring and compensation decisions.
As a full-service Austrian DGKP recruitment firm, we provide a wide range of solutions tailored to Austrian Pflege hiring needs.
We also provide comprehensive support including Austrian DGKP screening, qualification verification (Diplom Gesundheits- und Krankenpflege, BSc Nursing, Pflegefachassistenz, Pflegeassistenz), Nostrifikation (qualification recognition via GÖG Gesundheit Österreich GmbH) coordination, clinical competency assessments, specialisation verification (Intensivpflege, Onkologie, OP, Dialyse, Geriatrie, Notfall), German language assessment per Austrian Red-White-Red Card requirements (B2 typical), reference and background verification, Strafregisterbescheinigung (criminal record check), health certificates, Red-White-Red Card coordination (Punkteschema point system), AMS coordination, national D visa documentation, relocation assistance to Vienna, Linz, Graz, and Austrian regional healthcare hubs, accommodation guidance, Meldezettel registration, e-card application, German language course support, and onboarding integration.
We hire Austrian DGKP professionals at every level and specialisation, including Diplomierte:r Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger:innen (DGKP), Pflegefachassistent:innen (PFA), Pflegeassistent:innen (PA), Specialist DGKP for Intensivpflege (ICU/intensive care, SeneCura-style), Onkologie (oncology, Wiener Gesundheitsverbund Klinik Favoriten-style), OP (operating theatre), Dialyse (dialysis), Anästhesie, acute Geriatrie (Herz-Jesu Wien-style), Innere Medizin, Urologie, Psychosomatik, Notfall (emergency), Neurologie, Kardiologie, Orthopädie/Traumatologie (Krankenhaus Dornbirn-style), Community Nursing DGKP (5+ years, 1.5 years Community Nursing, Diakoniewerk-style), BSc Nursing graduates (Bachelor of Science Gesundheits- und Krankenpflege), Mobile Dienste DGKP (Volkshilfe-style), Betreutes Wohnen DGKP (assisted living), Wundmanagement specialists, Diabetesberatung specialists, Stomatherapie specialists, Bereichsleiter:innen (unit/area managers), Stationsleitung (ward management), Pflegedienstleitung (PDL — nursing service management), stellvertretende Pflegedienstleitung, and senior Austrian Pflegedirektor:innen (Directors of Nursing) for major Austrian operations.
Different Austrian Pflege sectors have different staffing needs. We understand these differences and recruit candidates whose clinical expertise and Austrian workplace knowledge align with your specific operation.
| Sector | Key Talent Needs |
|---|---|
| Wiener Gesundheitsverbund (Klinik Favoriten, Vienna public hospitals) | DGKP, Onkologie specialists, ICU DGKP, OP DGKP |
| Catholic Hospitals (Barmherzige Schwestern Wien, Herz-Jesu Wien) | DGKP for Verdauungstrakt, Urologie, Onkologie, acute Geriatrie |
| Faith-Based Hospitals (Hospitalorden Johannes von Gott Linz) | DGKP Interne Ambulanz, specialist DGKP, BSc Nursing |
| Senior Care Leaders (Häuser zum Leben Vienna, SeneCura 78 facilities) | DGKP, Pflegefachassistenz, Geriatrie, Intensivpflege, Betreutes Wohnen |
| Jewish Community Care (MAIMONIDES-ZENTRUM Vienna) | DGKP, Pflegefachassistenz, elderly care specialists |
| Social Services (Volkshilfe, Diakoniewerk, Caritas) | Mobile Dienste DGKP, Community Nursing DGKP, home care |
| Specialist Clinics (Divine Savior Vienna cardiovascular/neurology) | Cardiac DGKP, Neuro DGKP, Dialyse DGKP, specialist nurses |
| Health Resorts & Spa (Vortuna Health Resort, SANLAS) | Rehabilitation DGKP, spa therapy nurses, treatment care |
| Vorarlberg & Regional Hospitals (Krankenhaus Dornbirn) | DGKP Orthopädie/Traumatologie, regional specialist nurses |
| Acute Geriatrics & Remobilisation | Geriatrie DGKP, Wundmanagement, dementia care specialists |
| Oncology & Cancer Care | Onkologie DGKP, palliative care nurses, Haematology nurses |
| Intensive & Critical Care | Intensivpflege DGKP, Anästhesie nurses, emergency DGKP |
This sector-focused approach significantly improves time-to-productivity and long-term retention for the DGKP we place across Austria.
We follow a structured, transparent, and quality-focused workflow designed for speed, accuracy, and full Austrian compliance.
We start with a deep discovery conversation to understand your Austrian Pflege operation, sector (Wiener Gesundheitsverbund, Catholic hospital, faith-based hospital, senior care leader, social services, specialist clinic, health resort, regional hospital), role requirements (DGKP, Pflegefachassistenz, Pflegeassistenz, specialist DGKP, Community Nursing, Pflegedienstleitung), specialisation requirements (Intensivpflege, Onkologie, OP, Dialyse, acute Geriatrie, Notfall), German language requirements (B2), Nostrifikation needs, shift patterns (Sonn-, Feiertags-, Nachtdienst), and the specific nursing skills.
We launch a multi-channel sourcing strategy combining our proprietary candidate database, professional Austrian nursing networks, ÖGKV (Österreichischer Gesundheits- und Krankenpflegeverband) connections, Austrian nursing school alumni networks, karriere.at, hokify.at, Gesundheitsberufe.at, medi-karriere.at, Glassdoor Austria, trawox.com, workinaustria.com, Häuser zum Leben Karriereportal, EURES European Job Days, partnerships with international nursing schools, and international labour markets in Asia, Africa, the CIS, and Eastern Europe (observing WHO ethical recruitment guidelines).
Every candidate is reviewed for Austrian DGKP credentials, Diplom Gesundheits- und Krankenpflege qualification, BSc Nursing degree, Pflegefachassistenz/Pflegeassistenz training, Nostrifikation status, specialisation experience (Intensivpflege, Onkologie, OP, Dialyse, Geriatrie, Notfall), German language proficiency (B2), GNM/B.Sc Nursing (international candidates), work history at recognised Austrian healthcare employers, and proven track records.
We conduct structured interviews including Austrian DGKP competency-based evaluations, clinical scenario assessments, GuKG knowledge checks, patient safety scenarios, medication management assessments (Medikamentenausgabe), Wundmanagement evaluations, Pflegeprozess (care process) planning assessments, Pflegedokumentation evaluations, German language testing (B2), and ÖGKV professional standards scenarios.
For senior Austrian Pflegedienstleitung, Pflegedirektor:in, and Bereichsleiter:in hires, we conduct in-depth reviews of past Pflege impact, clinical leadership of nursing teams, Stationsleitung/ward management track records, patient safety track records, GuKG clinical governance experience, change management capabilities, budget management, and lessons learned from real-world Austrian Pflege operations.
We verify employment history at Austrian healthcare employers (Wiener Gesundheitsverbund, Barmherzige Schwestern Wien, Herz-Jesu Wien, Hospitalorden Johannes von Gott, Divine Savior Vienna, St. Josef Braunau, Häuser zum Leben, SeneCura, MAIMONIDES-ZENTRUM, Volkshilfe, Diakoniewerk, Vortuna, SANLAS, Krankenhaus Dornbirn), Austrian-equivalent qualifications, professional registrations, Strafregisterbescheinigung (criminal record check), health certificates, and references with full transparency and proper consent in accordance with DSGVO and Austrian data protection law.
For non-EU DGKP hires destined for Austria, we coordinate Red-White-Red Card applications (Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations category for nursing on the Austrian Mangelberufsliste, with Punkteschema point system requiring completed professional training as registered nurse/nursing assistant level 2/level 1 plus binding offer of employment — note 24-Stunden-Betreuer:innen cannot apply), Nostrifikation (qualification recognition via GÖG Gesundheit Österreich GmbH for training completed abroad), Austrian work permit processing, AMS coordination, and national D visa documentation aligned with the Austrian Foreigners Employment Act, always observing WHO ethical recruitment guidelines.
We assist with travel planning, accommodation guidance near Vienna hospital hubs (Wiener Gesundheitsverbund, Barmherzige Schwestern, Herz-Jesu, Divine Savior, Häuser zum Leben, MAIMONIDES-ZENTRUM), Linz hubs (Hospitalorden Johannes von Gott), Dornbirn hubs (Krankenhaus Dornbirn), and other Austrian Pflege locations, Meldezettel registration, social security enrolment, e-card application, German language course support (B2), Nostrifikation completion support, interaktiver Welcome Day and individuelles Onboarding mit Pat:innen und Mentor:innen (Häuser zum Leben-style), and cultural integration to help new DGKP hires settle in confidently.
Local recruitment alone cannot solve Austria's DGKP shortage. That is why we source qualified candidates from key global markets ready to bring proven nursing skills to Austrian healthcare, always observing WHO ethical recruitment guidelines.
We actively recruit from the Philippines (one of the world's largest sources of internationally-trained nurses), India (with GNM/B.Sc Nursing/P.B. B.Sc Nursing qualifications), Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Nepal for reliable nurses with strong English proficiency, willingness to learn German to B2, Nostrifikation-eligible qualifications, and clinical experience valued by Austrian employers. We work with candidates from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, and South Africa (subject to WHO health workforce safeguards considerations). We engage talent across Eastern European countries including Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria, Belarus, Albania, Croatia, Serbia, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Turkey with strong work ethic, German language fundamentals (especially important for Austrian DGKP roles), Central European clinical experience valuable for Austrian DACH operations. We also recruit from Latin America.
Our international nursing candidates bring strong skills in modern Austrian nursing methods including Pflegeprozess (nursing care process), patient assessment, Medikamentenmanagement (medication administration and management), IV cannulation and venepuncture, Wundmanagement (wound care and tissue viability), infection prevention and control (Hygiene), Intensivpflege (intensive care nursing — ventilator management, haemodynamic monitoring), Notfallpflege (emergency and trauma nursing), OP-Pflege (perioperative nursing — scrub, circulating, recovery), Geriatrie and Demenzpflege (geriatric and dementia care), Onkologie and Palliativpflege (oncology and palliative care), Dialyse (dialysis nursing), Community Nursing, Mobile Dienste (home care), GuKG (Gesundheits- und Krankenpflegegesetz) compliance, ÖGKV professional standards, Pflegedokumentation (care documentation), patient safety, safeguarding, DSGVO/patient confidentiality, and digital health records. They are ready to contribute to Austrian Pflege operations from day one after Nostrifikation and German B2 completion.
We support employers across Austria, with strong recruitment activity in the most active DGKP markets.
Not all recruitment agencies deliver equal results in Austrian DGKP recruitment. Here is what to look for when selecting your Austrian hiring partner.
Choose an agency that focuses on Austrian DGKP, Pflegefachassistenz, specialist nurses, Community Nursing, and senior Pflegedienstleitung. Generalist Austrian recruiters often miss the clinical requirements and specialisation-specific skills.
Make sure the agency can source talent internationally, not just from within Austria or the EU. Austria's DGKP shortage means you need access to a global candidate pool with Red-White-Red Card pathways, Nostrifikation expertise, and German B2 language pathway support — always observing WHO ethical recruitment guidelines.
Verify that the agency understands Austrian labour laws, DSGVO, GuKG (Gesundheits- und Krankenpflegegesetz), Nostrifikation (via GÖG), ÖGKV standards, Foreigners Employment Act, AMS procedures, Red-White-Red Card categories and Punkteschema (note 24-Stunden-Betreuer:innen excluded), WHO health workforce safeguards, and Austrian SWÖ-KV/Kollektivvertrag wage structures including the unique 14-salary system and Pflegezuschuss 2026.
Ask how the agency screens candidates. Look for DGKP qualification verification, Nostrifikation eligibility assessment, specialisation verification (Intensivpflege, Onkologie, OP, Dialyse, Geriatrie), German language evaluations (B2), clinical competency assessments, and structured Austrian DGKP interviews.
Avoid Austrian agencies with hidden fees or unclear processes. Choose partners who communicate openly at every stage about Austrian SWÖ-KV rates (€3,737.31-€5,059.41 Häuser zum Leben, €3,009.21 minimum DGKP, €2,315 Pflegeassistenz), Nostrifikation timelines, and immigration pathways.
Check client testimonials, case studies, and references from recognised Austrian DGKP employers (Wiener Gesundheitsverbund, Barmherzige Schwestern Wien, Herz-Jesu Wien, Häuser zum Leben, SeneCura Group, Volkshilfe, Krankenhaus Dornbirn).
The best Austrian agencies handle everything from sourcing through onboarding, including Red-White-Red Card coordination, Nostrifikation, German B2 support, AMS approvals, relocation, accommodation guidance, Meldezettel registration, and Austrian cultural integration.
The Austrian DGKP industry is changing fast. Here are the key trends shaping Registered Nurse recruitment in 2026.
The nursing professions are facing change, with demografischer Wandel (demographic change) and the increasing demand for care services making the role of DGKP increasingly important in Austrian society, driving acute demand across hospitals and senior care.
Häuser zum Leben (Austria's Senior:innenbetreuung market leader with 5,000 employees across 30 facilities and 135 Pensionist:innenklubs) and similar Vienna senior care leaders offer DGKP SWÖ-KV minimum €3,737.31 brutto (1st KV year) up to €5,059.41 brutto (36th KV year) including Pflegezuschuss 2026 — demonstrating Austrian senior care DGKP premium.
SeneCura Group (operating 78 health and nursing facilities in Austria as market and innovation leader with motto "Closer to people") drives strong demand for DGKP including Intensivpflege specialists across Austrian facilities.
Diakoniewerk Community Nursing (Stadtgemeinde Hallein health project) and Volkshilfe Mobile Dienste drive demand for Community Nursing DGKP requiring 5+ years experience including 1.5 years Community Nursing — representing Austrian community care growth.
Wiener Gesundheitsverbund Klinik Favoriten (Onkologie), Herz-Jesu Krankenhaus Wien (acute Geriatrie at €3,746.86 brutto/month with Wundmanagement), and Barmherzige Schwestern Krankenhaus Wien (Verdauungstrakt, Urologie, Onkologie, Psychosomatik) drive strong specialist DGKP demand.
International nurses with training completed abroad require Nostrifikation (qualification recognition via GÖG Gesundheit Österreich GmbH) and German B2 language certification, driving demand for structured Nostrifikation and German language pathway support as part of recruitment packages.
Salzburg offers the highest DGKP earnings in Austria, with average DGKP earning €3,200/month with 3-6 years experience nationally, attracting nurses to Salzburg region operations.
Austrian Kollektivvertrag wages for Pflegeassistenz (PA) start at minimum €2,315.00 brutto/month (without previous service), DGKP minimum €3,009.21 brutto/month (Divine Savior/MAIMONIDES Vienna level), DGKP acute Geriatrie €3,746.86 brutto/month (Herz-Jesu Wien), DGKP SWÖ-KV €3,737.31-€5,059.41 brutto/month (Häuser zum Leben 1st-36th KV year), Wiener Stadt KFA Schema 3 K4 €2,882.60-€4,602.24 brutto/month, average DGKP with 3-6 years €3,200/month, plus the unique Austrian 14-salary annual payment system, Pflegezuschuss 2026 care allowance, plus Sonn-, Feiertags- und Nachtzuschläge.
More Austrian healthcare employers are sponsoring Red-White-Red Cards and supporting Nostrifikation to attract global DGKP talent, recognising that local Austrian supply cannot meet demand and nursing is on the Austrian Mangelberufsliste shortage occupation list.
We have built our reputation on three core principles: quality, compliance, and partnership.
Quality comes from our exclusive focus on Austrian DGKP, Pflegefachassistenz, specialist nursing, Community Nursing, and senior Pflegedienstleitung roles, rigorous screening, and presenting only candidates who genuinely match your Austrian operation's patient safety and clinical standards.
Compliance comes from adhering to Austrian labour laws, DSGVO, GuKG, Nostrifikation requirements, ÖGKV standards, WHO health workforce safeguards, Foreigners Employment Act, Red-White-Red Card regulations, AMS procedures, Austrian Arbeitsrecht, Betriebsrat coordination, and Austrian SWÖ-KV/Kollektivvertrag requirements at every step of the hiring process.
Partnership comes from acting as your long-term Austrian Pflege workforce planning advisor, not just a one-time vendor. We invest in understanding your Austrian public hospital network (Wiener Gesundheitsverbund), Catholic hospital (Barmherzige Schwestern, Herz-Jesu), senior care market leader (Häuser zum Leben, SeneCura), social services organisation (Volkshilfe, Diakoniewerk, Caritas), health resort (Vortuna, SANLAS), or regional hospital (Krankenhaus Dornbirn) and helping you build sustainable Austrian DGKP workforce capabilities.
Our Austrian clients stay with us because we help them build stronger Pflege-Teams faster, with less risk and less administrative burden.
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Register Now!A Registered Nurse recruitment agency in Austria is a specialised firm that helps Austrian public hospital networks (Wiener Gesundheitsverbund including Klinik Favoriten), Catholic hospitals (Barmherzige Schwestern Krankenhaus Wien, Herz-Jesu Krankenhaus Wien), faith-based hospitals (Österreichische Ordensprovinz des Hospitalordens des heiligen Johannes von Gott Linz, Divine Savior Vienna Hospital, A.ö. Krankenhaus St. Josef Braunau), senior care market leaders (Häuser zum Leben, SeneCura Group with 78 facilities, MAIMONIDES-ZENTRUM Vienna), social services (Volkshilfe, Diakoniewerk, Caritas), health resorts (Vortuna Health Resort, SANLAS), and regional hospitals (Krankenhaus Dornbirn) find, screen, and hire qualified Diplomierte Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger:innen (DGKP), Pflegefachassistenz, specialist nurses, and Community Nursing DGKP. It handles candidate sourcing, DGKP qualification verification, Nostrifikation coordination, screening, interviews, Red-White-Red Card coordination, and visa support for non-EU hires destined for Austria — always observing WHO ethical recruitment guidelines.
In Austria, there are three main nursing professions. Diplomierte:r Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger:in (DGKP) is the registered nurse responsible for general care, requiring diploma or BSc Nursing qualification. Pflegefachassistent:in (PFA) is nursing assistant level 2. Pflegeassistent:in (PA) is nursing assistant level 1, with training usually lasting two years. Specialist DGKP work in Intensivpflege (ICU), Onkologie (oncology), OP (operating theatre), Dialyse, acute Geriatrie, Notfall (emergency), and other specialisations. Community Nursing DGKP require 5+ years experience including 1.5 years Community Nursing. Pflegedienstleitung (PDL) leads nursing service management. All are key Austrian Pflege positions.
The Red-White-Red Card allows non-EU nurses to work in Austria. To apply as a Diplomierte:r Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger:in (DGKP), Pflegefachassistent:in (level 2), or Pflegeassistent:in (level 1), you must prove completed professional training as a registered/qualified nurse or nursing assistant, a binding offer of employment (verbindliche Stellenzusage) in Austria, and a specified minimum number of points within the Punkteschema (point system). Nursing is on the Austrian Mangelberufsliste shortage occupation list. Important: if you want to work as a 24-Stunden-Betreuer:in (24-hour caregiver), you are not allowed to apply for a Red-White-Red Card. If you completed training abroad, your documents and certificates must be recognised (Nostrifikation) in Austria.
Nostrifikation is the recognition (validation) of nursing qualifications completed abroad. If you have completed your training abroad, for example in your native country as a registered nurse, nursing assistant level 2, or nursing assistant level 1, and would like to work in Austria, your training documents and certificates must be recognised and validated in Austria, typically coordinated via GÖG (Gesundheit Österreich GmbH). We provide structured Nostrifikation coordination and German B2 language pathway support as part of our recruitment service.
Austrian DGKP recruitment agencies save time, reduce hiring risk, provide access to pre-vetted candidates with DGKP qualifications and Nostrifikation eligibility, and handle compliance with the GuKG, Foreigners Employment Act, and Red-White-Red Card system. They are especially valuable for hard-to-fill Intensivpflege DGKP, Onkologie DGKP, OP DGKP, Dialyse DGKP, acute Geriatrie DGKP, Community Nursing DGKP, and senior Pflegedienstleitung roles where local Austrian supply is severely limited.
Most Austrian agencies charge a percentage of the candidate's annual salary or a fixed placement fee for permanent roles (Fixanstellung). Executive search for senior Austrian Pflegedienstleitung, Pflegedirektor:innen, and Bereichsleiter:innen typically charges higher rates. Bulk hospital and senior care staffing drives use different pricing models based on Austrian SWÖ-KV rates.
The full process for international DGKP including Nostrifikation (qualification recognition), German B2 certification, Red-White-Red Card, and visa typically takes several months. EU-trained DGKP can start faster. Nostrifikation timelines via GÖG vary by case. Senior Pflegedienstleitung and Pflegedirektor:in roles depend on executive search complexity. We work to minimise timelines through structured Nostrifikation and German language pathway support.
Austrian Kollektivvertrag wages for Pflegeassistenz (PA) start at minimum €2,315.00 brutto/month (collective agreement without previous service), DGKP minimum €3,009.21 brutto/month (Divine Savior/MAIMONIDES Vienna level), DGKP acute Geriatrie €3,746.86 brutto/month (Herz-Jesu Wien), DGKP SWÖ-KV €3,737.31 brutto (1st KV year) up to €5,059.41 brutto (36th KV year, Häuser zum Leben including Pflegezuschuss 2026), Wiener Stadt KFA Schema 3 Entlohnungsgruppe K4 €2,882.60-€4,602.24 brutto/month, Krankenhaus Dornbirn Orthopädie/Traumatologie €3,511.73 brutto/month, and average DGKP with 3-6 years experience €3,200/month, plus the unique Austrian 14-salary annual payment system including 13th and 14th month bonuses, plus Sonn-, Feiertags- und Nachtzuschläge (Sunday, holiday, and night supplements). Salzburg offers the highest DGKP earnings in Austria.
Yes. We source qualified nurses from over 50 countries (observing WHO ethical recruitment guidelines) and coordinate Red-White-Red Card applications (Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations category for nursing on the Austrian Mangelberufsliste, with Punkteschema point system, requiring completed professional training plus binding offer of employment — note 24-Stunden-Betreuer:innen are excluded), Nostrifikation (qualification recognition via GÖG), German B2 language pathway support, Austrian work permit processing, and national D visa applications.
Yes, German language proficiency (typically B2 level) is required for Austrian DGKP positions due to direct patient communication, Pflegedokumentation (care documentation), GuKG compliance, multidisciplinary team communication, and patient safety requirements. We provide German B2 language pathway support to help international nurses meet this requirement as part of their Nostrifikation and Red-White-Red Card journey.
Yes. Vienna's thriving Pflege sector (Wiener Gesundheitsverbund Klinik Favoriten, Barmherzige Schwestern Wien, Herz-Jesu Wien, Divine Savior Vienna Hospital, Häuser zum Leben across 30 facilities, MAIMONIDES-ZENTRUM, Volkshilfe Mobile Dienste) regularly sponsors Red-White-Red Cards for international DGKP. Nursing is on the Austrian Mangelberufsliste shortage occupation list, facilitating applications for qualified candidates with Nostrifikation and German B2.
We recruit across Austria with strong activity in Vienna (Wiener Gesundheitsverbund, Barmherzige Schwestern, Herz-Jesu, Divine Savior, Häuser zum Leben, MAIMONIDES-ZENTRUM, Volkshilfe), Linz (Hospitalorden Johannes von Gott), Braunau (St. Josef), Dornbirn and Vorarlberg (Krankenhaus Dornbirn), Bad Leonfelden (Vortuna Health Resort), Hallein and Salzburg (Diakoniewerk Community Nursing — Salzburg offers highest DGKP earnings), Frauental an der Laßnitz (ACH Group), Graz, Innsbruck, and Klagenfurt (SeneCura Group facilities).
We recruit Diplomierte:r Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger:innen (DGKP), Pflegefachassistent:innen (PFA), Pflegeassistent:innen (PA), Specialist DGKP for Intensivpflege (ICU), Onkologie, OP (theatre), Dialyse, Anästhesie, acute Geriatrie, Innere Medizin, Urologie, Psychosomatik, Notfall, Neurologie, Kardiologie, Orthopädie/Traumatologie, Community Nursing DGKP (5+ years, 1.5 years Community Nursing), BSc Nursing graduates, Mobile Dienste DGKP (Volkshilfe-style), Wundmanagement specialists, Diabetesberatung specialists, Bereichsleiter:innen, Stationsleitung, Pflegedienstleitung (PDL), and senior Pflegedirektor:innen.
Yes. We specialise in senior care DGKP recruitment particularly for Häuser zum Leben (Austria's Senior:innenbetreuung market leader with 5,000 employees across 30 Häuser zum Leben and 135 Pensionist:innenklubs at SWÖ-KV €3,737.31-€5,059.41 brutto/month) and SeneCura Group (operating 78 health and nursing facilities as market and innovation leader, including Intensivpflege roles).
We use detailed CV reviews, DGKP qualification verification, Nostrifikation eligibility assessment, specialisation verification (Intensivpflege, Onkologie, OP, Dialyse, Geriatrie), clinical scenario assessments, GuKG knowledge checks, patient safety evaluations, Medikamentenmanagement assessments, Wundmanagement evaluations, Pflegeprozess planning assessments, DGKP experience verification (Wiener Gesundheitsverbund, Barmherzige Schwestern, Herz-Jesu, Häuser zum Leben, SeneCura, Volkshilfe backgrounds), German language testing (B2), DSGVO compliance assessment, structured competency-based Austrian DGKP interviews, and reference verification including Strafregisterbescheinigung.
Yes. We maintain full DSGVO compliance throughout the recruitment lifecycle, and we observe WHO health workforce support and safeguards list guidelines, ensuring ethical recruitment from approved source countries per Austrian data protection regulations.
Yes. We work with Austrian healthcare organisations of all sizes, from boutique specialist clinics (Divine Savior Vienna cardiovascular/neurology) and health resorts (Vortuna, SANLAS) hiring their first DGKP to large Austrian operations (Wiener Gesundheitsverbund, Häuser zum Leben with 30 facilities, SeneCura Group with 78 facilities) staffing complete Pflege teams.
We cover Wiener Gesundheitsverbund (Klinik Favoriten), Catholic hospitals (Barmherzige Schwestern Wien, Herz-Jesu Wien), faith-based hospitals (Hospitalorden Johannes von Gott Linz), senior care leaders (Häuser zum Leben, SeneCura, MAIMONIDES-ZENTRUM), social services (Volkshilfe, Diakoniewerk, Caritas), specialist clinics (Divine Savior Vienna), health resorts & spa (Vortuna, SANLAS), regional hospitals (Krankenhaus Dornbirn), acute geriatrics & remobilisation, oncology & cancer care, and intensive & critical care.
No. Austrian authorities including AMS, the Federal Ministry of the Interior, and GÖG (for Nostrifikation) make all immigration, recognition, and hiring decisions. We provide structured professional support, not guarantees.
Our exclusive specialisation in Austrian DGKP, Pflegefachassistenz, specialist nursing, Community Nursing, and senior Pflegedienstleitung roles, global talent reach across 50+ countries, full Austrian compliance expertise including Red-White-Red Card, Nostrifikation (via GÖG), German B2 pathway, GuKG, WHO ethical recruitment guidelines, deep understanding of Austrian SWÖ-KV (including 14-salary system and Pflegezuschuss 2026), and end-to-end support set us apart from generalist Austrian agencies.
Yes. We have dedicated experience providing Nostrifikation (qualification recognition via GÖG Gesundheit Österreich GmbH) coordination and German B2 language pathway support to help international nurses validate their qualifications and meet language requirements for Austrian DGKP roles and Red-White-Red Card applications.
Contact our Austrian DGKP recruitment specialists for a free initial consultation. We will discuss your Austrian hiring needs across any Pflege sector, build a tailored plan including Red-White-Red Card, Nostrifikation, and German B2 strategy, and start sourcing the right DGKP, Pflegefachassistenz, specialist nurse, and Community Nursing candidates immediately.
Speak to a Recruitment Specialist. Skip the slow Austrian hiring process. Get pre-vetted Diplomierte:r Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger:innen (DGKP), Pflegefachassistent:innen (PFA), Pflegeassistent:innen (PA), Specialist DGKP (Intensivpflege, Onkologie, OP, Dialyse, acute Geriatrie, Notfall), Community Nursing DGKP, Mobile Dienste DGKP, BSc Nursing graduates, Wundmanagement specialists, Stationsleitung, Pflegedienstleitung, and senior Pflegedirektor:innen with full Red-White-Red Card, Nostrifikation (via GÖG), and German B2 support. Trusted by leading Austrian public hospitals (Wiener Gesundheitsverbund Klinik Favoriten), Catholic hospitals (Barmherzige Schwestern Wien, Herz-Jesu Wien), senior care leaders (Häuser zum Leben, SeneCura Group, MAIMONIDES-ZENTRUM), social services (Volkshilfe, Diakoniewerk, Caritas), specialist clinics (Divine Savior Vienna), health resorts (Vortuna, SANLAS), and regional hospitals (Krankenhaus Dornbirn) — all observing WHO ethical recruitment guidelines.
Hiring the right Diplomierte Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger:innen (DGKP) and specialist nurses is one of the most important decisions your Austrian public hospital network, Catholic hospital, senior care market leader, social services organisation, health resort, or regional hospital will make this year. The right hire delivers safe, high-quality patient care, ensures full GuKG and ÖGKV compliance, maintains patient safety standards, and creates lasting value for patients. The wrong hire compromises Austrian patient safety, fails clinical governance, and undermines Austrian healthcare operations.
AtoZ Serwis Plus combines deep Austrian DGKP expertise, global talent reach across 50+ countries, full Austrian compliance including Red-White-Red Card coordination (Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations category for nursing on the Mangelberufsliste with Punkteschema point system, noting 24-Stunden-Betreuer:innen are excluded), Nostrifikation (qualification recognition via GÖG Gesundheit Österreich GmbH), German B2 language pathway support, WHO ethical recruitment guidelines, and end-to-end recruitment support to help Wiener Gesundheitsverbund (Klinik Favoriten Onkologie), Barmherzige Schwestern Krankenhaus Wien, Herz-Jesu Krankenhaus Wien (acute Geriatrie €3,746.86 brutto/month), Österreichische Ordensprovinz des Hospitalordens des heiligen Johannes von Gott Linz, Divine Savior Vienna Hospital, A.ö. Krankenhaus St. Josef Braunau, Häuser zum Leben (Austria's Senior:innenbetreuung market leader, 5,000 employees, 30 facilities, SWÖ-KV €3,737.31-€5,059.41 brutto/month), SeneCura Group (78 facilities), MAIMONIDES-ZENTRUM Vienna, Volkshilfe Mobile Dienste, Diakoniewerk Community Nursing, Vortuna Health Resort, SANLAS, and Krankenhaus Dornbirn (Orthopädie/Traumatologie) build stronger Pflege-Teams faster.
Whether you need one DGKP for a Wiener Gesundheitsverbund Klinik Favoriten oncology operation, an Intensivpflege specialist for SeneCura Group, or a complete nursing team for a Häuser zum Leben Vienna senior care facility, we are ready to help. Contact us today.
AtoZ Serwis Plus provides professional recruitment and immigration coordination services for Austrian healthcare employers seeking qualified Diplomierte Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger:innen (DGKP), Pflegefachassistenz, specialist nurse, Community Nursing, and senior Pflegedienstleitung talent. We observe WHO health workforce support and safeguards list guidelines and ethical recruitment principles. We do not guarantee employment outcomes, Red-White-Red Card approvals, Nostrifikation outcomes, or visa decisions. All immigration, qualification recognition, and hiring decisions are made solely by official Austrian government authorities including AMS, the Federal Ministry of the Interior, and GÖG (Gesundheit Österreich GmbH), and by registered Austrian employers. The information on this page is for general guidance only and may vary based on Austrian regulations and individual circumstances. For specific advice, please consult licensed Austrian immigration professionals and refer to official government portals such as migration.gv.at and workinaustria.com.
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