The Danish government has initiated an emergency plan for the healthcare system due to an estimated shortage of 4,000 to 5,000 nurses needed to achieve optimal staffing levels in hospitals. Their efforts focus on removing any obstacles that might give nurses pause before committing to the profession.

If you’re a nursing practitioner considering settling abroad where no language requirements are obligatory, then bingo! Keep reading.

Advantages of Nursing Career in Denmark:-

1. Apply with your Family
2. Free Education to you and Your Family (Spouse and Children)
3. Emphasis on work-life balance (work for a week and rest the other week)
4. Competitive salaries (NRs. 5 – 6 Lakhs)
5. Apply for PR in 4 Years
6. No IELTS/PTE Required
7. Easy Documentations

How to Immigrate to Denmark as a Nurse?

Before you go ahead and contact the Denmark Nursing Council, you must ask yourself, “How to work in Denmark as a nurse?” Let us answer it for you. Immigrating to Denmark as a nurse has several steps:

Step 1: Get a Recognizable Nursing Education

The first step to becoming a nurse in any country is to receive a relevant college degree. To work as a nurse in Denmark, you’ll need to submit your college diploma and transcripts, among other documents, to the Styrelsen for Patientsikkerhed, or the Danish Patient Safety Authority. This is the official body responsible for regulating the health industry within the country.

Generally, to practice nursing in Denmark, you should have:

• A nursing degree (BN) from a recognized institution
• Relevant nursing work experience, ranging from none to 2-5 years for specialized or advanced roles
• Licensed Certificate in the home country
• CV
• Valid Passport

While the entire process normally takes a few months, the Danish Patient Safety Authority has recently bolstered its staffing to expedite the inflow of nurses. Due to the EU’s mutual recognition of professional qualifications, nurses from EU countries typically face fewer hurdles in getting their qualifications recognized in Denmark.

Notes:

• Additional training or specific exams might be required to meet Danish standards (Especially for Indian Degrees).
• Once you receive a positive decision regarding the recognition of your qualifications, proceed to apply for the visa. This visa typically allows for a three-year stay in Denmark.

Step 2. Learn Danish (Not Compulsory)

As with anywhere else, being a healthcare professional requires knowledge of the local language. Danish is the official language of Denmark and is what doctors, nurses, and patients use to communicate.

You have the option to pursue your studies in either private or public institutions, and the tuition fees are free of cost.

Danish language proficiency at the B2 level, according to the CEFR, is often necessary for healthcare professionals in Denmark. Common Danish language tests include proving i Dansk 3 (PD3). PD3 is equivalent to B2 level. (Averagely takes 1.5 years)

With the acute shortage of nurses, the language barrier has been eliminated. Now, it is solely the responsibility of your potential employer to assess your communication skills and make hiring decisions based on that evaluation.

Step 3. Go Through a Supervised Employment Period

Because of the shortage of Nursing Professionals, many private and public health workers are posting vacancies now and then. Hence finding a job won’t be harder.

You’ll receive temporary and paid authorization to work and undergo a six-month internship known as “evalueringsansættelse” or employment for adaptation and training purposes. During this period, you’ll learn to work in a Danish hospital setting under supervision.

Your employer(Head Nurse) will assess your suitability for permanent authorization to work, and upon completion, they’ll provide their recommendation to the Danish Patient Safety Authority for your permit. The Danish Patient Safety Authority will then register you as a Nurse.

Step 4. Find a Full-time job

Now that you’re allowed to work, your next step to be an official nurse in Denmark is finding a job. If you built a good working relationship with your employer during training, they will offer you a position after it ends or recommend you to other hospitals with current openings. It’s also possible to apply directly to these hospitals. If you studied the Danish Language in certain institutions, you might also find employment at a hospital associated with it.

Many foreign nurses find employment in Denmark through recruitment agencies, which are specialized companies that are paid by hospitals to essentially act as an HR department. Many agencies will also help you with the other steps on this list.