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Connecting people. Creating opportunities.

Nursing connects us.
Across borders.

International nurses and employers in Germany. Brought together with personal support from DPKS.

Find nursesWork in Germany

For employers

The right people for your nursing team.

Meet suitable candidates. Make informed decisions with personal support.

An adviser and a nurse discussing a profile

  1. Understand your needs

    Together, we clarify your staffing needs, required qualifications and employment conditions.

  2. Get to know the nurses

    Get a clear overview of suitable candidates’ qualifications, experience and preparation.

  3. Support with your selection

    We arrange interviews and support you in making your selection.

Discuss staffing needs

For nurses

Your journey to Germany.
With us by your side.

Personal support. Clarity about your next step.

Nurse in a bright clinical setting

My journey

MyDPKS
  1. Profile completedFirst step completed
  2. Language preparationYour next step
  3. Prepare for professional recognitionReview the documents together

See what you have completed and what comes next.

  • A personal point of contact
  • No recruitment or placement fees for nurses
Check the requirements
Your online platformMyDPKS

Your journey. Your team. One platform.

Share documents, receive feedback and agree on next steps online with MyDPKS, with personal support from DPKS.

Your personal online space

Know what comes next.
See your progress.

From your first documents to your first day at work: find your tasks, respond to questions and keep track of your journey to Germany.

  • All your documents in one place

    Upload required documents and keep track of what you have already submitted.

  • Resolve questions more easily

    Receive feedback and add the information that is still needed.

  • Keep track of your journey to Germany

    Keep track of completed tasks and your next steps.

Request access
MyDPKSMy personal space

Explore your portal

My journey to Germany

Here is what comes next.

LANGUAGE PREPARATION · DOCUMENTS

Language certificate
Awaiting submission

Upload your language certificate. Your portal shows the required language level and accepted file formats.

Your documents in one place. Reuse them when needed.

See directly what your documents are needed for.

Discuss your next steps
A clear place for every required document.

DOCUMENT QUERY

Qualification certificate
Additional information required
Please add the reverse side of the document so that all information is available.
Your next step

Upload the missing reverse side of your document.

The query and the document remain visible together in your portal.

YOUR NEXT STEPS

What comes next?
  1. Complete your profileCompleted
  2. Upload your language certificateYour next task
  3. Review feedbackAfter submission

Your documents are reviewed after you upload them. You can see their current status in the portal.

Your DPKS contact stays by your side.
Digital organisation. Personal support.
Your digital workspace

Find the right people for your team.

Explore nurse profiles shared with your organisation, create your shortlist and coordinate the next steps with DPKS. From your initial selection to their first day on your team.

  • Find suitable nurses more easily

    Compare qualifications, work experience and language skills for your shortlist.

  • Fewer follow-ups. A clearer overview.

    View documents and feedback together for each case.

  • Prepare for a well-coordinated start

    Keep track of outstanding tasks and responsibilities before the start of employment.

Request access for my organisation
MyDPKSMy organisation

Explore your portal

Working with DPKS

Your collaboration with DPKS at a glance.

YOUR TALENT POOL

Meet the nurses who could join your team.
Example profile

Profiles shared with your organisation, with the information you need to support your selection.

Pflegekraft zur Veranschaulichung der Profilansicht
NURSING · BACHELOR’S DEGREE
One profile. A clear overview.

Qualifications, experience and preparation at a glance.

Get to know each other
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Work experience
3 years · inpatient care
German language skills
B1 · preparing for B2
View profile detailsClose profile details
What the profile tells you
  • Education: University, qualification and study dates.
  • Work experience: Previous roles, clinical areas and experience.
  • Preparation: Language skills, uploaded documents and the current status of professional recognition.
  • Working together: Preferred area of work and next steps for an interview.

These details illustrate the profile view and do not represent a real application.

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You decide whom you would like to meet. DPKS supports you through the next steps.

SHARED DOCUMENTS

Employment documents
Under discussion
Your organisation
Provide the employment documents
DPKS
Coordinate questions and further preparation

Documents and feedback stay linked to the relevant case. New versions can be distinguished from earlier documents.

Only content shared with your organisation.

PREPARING TO START WORK

Keep track of upcoming tasks
  • Agree on a contact personYour organisation · DPKS
  • Coordinate the arrangementsAgree on the start date and workplace
  • Prepare the inductionRecord tasks and responsibilities

See which tasks are outstanding, what feedback has arrived and whether the start date has been confirmed.

Your DPKS contact stays by your side.
Digital organisation. Personal support.
Your personal access

Your next step starts here.

For nurses and employers: request access to MyDPKS. We will discuss your needs and help you get started.

Request access to MyDPKS

Moving forward together

Step by step. With personal support.

From our first conversation to your first day on the team: explore each stage.

STAGE 01 / 05

Getting to know you

We discuss your goals, background and options.

The aim of this stage

Your goals and next steps are agreed.

Discuss your journey with us
STAGE 02 / 05

Language and documents

You prepare your German language skills. Together, we clarify which documents you need.

The aim of this stage

You know what to prepare and who will support you.

Discuss your journey with us
Personal consultation about qualifications and recruitment
STAGE 03 / 05

Recognition and placement

We support the next steps in professional recognition and help you meet suitable employers.

The aim of this stage

You can follow the progress and upcoming decisions.

Discuss your journey with us
STAGE 04 / 05

Travelling to Germany

Together with you and the people involved, we prepare your travel and arrival.

The aim of this stage

You know who will support your arrival and what needs to be done before you travel.

Discuss your journey with us
STAGE 05 / 05

Starting work and settling in

We help you settle in and stay by your side after you start work.

The aim of this stage

You start with named contacts and agreed responsibilities.

Discuss your journey with us

Some stages run in parallel. Together, we keep track of your progress.

Good to know.

Answers to your first questions.

For nurses

What are the requirements?

Our initial service is intended for nurses with a university bachelor’s degree in nursing. We will discuss your qualification, educational background and further requirements with you personally.

Do I need to speak German already?

You can contact us before starting your language preparation. We will clarify which language certificate you need, and when, for your individual journey.

What costs do nurses have to pay?

Recruitment and placement are free of charge for nurses. The language courses, required supporting documents and travel included in the agreed placement process are also funded. We explain exactly which services are included before you begin.

For employers

How do we start working with DPKS as an employer?

In our first conversation, we clarify your staffing needs, employment conditions and next steps. We then agree with you on how to proceed.

How do we meet suitable nurses?

First, we clarify your needs and introduce suitable profiles that have been released for your organisation. We then coordinate personal interviews and support your selection.

How does DPKS help prepare for the first day at work?

We coordinate responsibilities, required documents and next steps with you and the nurse. MyDPKS helps you keep track of agreed tasks and feedback.

Let’s get to know each other

Your next step
starts with a conversation.

We look forward to getting to know you.

Discuss staffing needsFor employers
Request an initial consultationFor nurses