CareTrain Connect
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About Us

Matching Platform for
International Nursing Professionals

CareTrain Connect connects qualified nursing professionals from around the world with German healthcare institutions – transparently, fairly, and on equal terms.

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Germany faces a structural shortage of nursing professionals. At the same time, highly qualified nurses around the world aspire to build a future in Germany – and depend on reliable support to get there. CareTrain Connect bridges this gap: as a digital matching platform that brings together recruiters, healthcare institutions, and nursing professionals on a shared, ethically grounded path.

What We Do

Purpose and scope of the platform

Candidate Matching

Recruiters present qualified nursing professionals in the recognition process. Institutions find suitable candidates using filters for specialty, German level, and experience.

Transparent Recognition Process

All six steps of the recognition procedure – from document preparation to visa – are mapped on the platform. Institutions can view the current status at any time.

Video Interviews

Institutions and recruiters can schedule and conduct video interviews directly on the platform – without external tools, GDPR-compliant and straightforward.

Ethically Grounded

All recruiters on CareTrain Connect commit to the CareTrain Connect Ethics Standard: no fees for nursing professionals, transparency, equal treatment, and alignment with the WHO Code of Practice.

Connected with TSS Academy

CareTrain Connect is closely linked with the TSS Academy for Nursing and Social Care and the CareTrain learning platform – for comprehensive support from preparation through to recognition.

International & Digital

The platform is bilingual (German/English) and designed for global use – so nursing professionals can access information and contacts while still in their home country.

How It Works

The path from application to a position in Germany

1

Prepare Documents

Nursing professionals prepare all necessary documents in their home country: passport, nursing qualification, professional certificate, language certificate (B1/B2), CV, and certified translations.

2

Matching & Interview

Recruiters post the profile on CareTrain Connect. Institutions find suitable candidates and conduct video interviews directly on the platform.

3

Employment Contract

After successful matching, an employment contract is signed with the German institution – the basis for all further steps in the recognition process.

4

Recognition Application

The application for recognition of the foreign nursing qualification is submitted to the competent authority in Germany. The platform supports this step documentarily.

5

Deficiency Notice & Knowledge Exam

If qualification gaps are identified, a deficiency notice is issued. Our bookable add-on "Knowledge Exam Preparation Course" prepares nursing professionals specifically for the knowledge exam via the TSS Academy and CareTrain learning platform.

6

Visa & Entry

With an employment contract and recognition certificate, the visa can be applied for. After entry, active work at the German institution begins.

Our Values

What drives and guides us

Empowerment

Nursing professionals are not a resource – they are experts. We strengthen their self-efficacy and accompany their journey on equal terms.

Transparency & Fairness

Open processes, clear information, and fair conditions – for all parties involved, from the very beginning.

Diversity as Strength

International nursing professionals enrich German healthcare. We celebrate this diversity and actively promote equal opportunities.

Responsibility

Those who set people in motion bear responsibility. Our CareTrain Connect Ethics Standard makes this responsibility binding.

Quality

Only vetted recruiters, only ethically acting institutions, only transparent processes – that is our quality promise.

Holistic Support

From document preparation through matching to the knowledge exam: we accompany the entire journey – together with the TSS Academy.

CareTrain Connect Ethics Standard
WHO Code of Practice oriented
GDPR compliant
TSS Academy Partner

Join CareTrain Connect

Whether you are a recruiter, a healthcare institution, or a nursing professional in the recognition process – CareTrain Connect is your reliable partner on the path to German healthcare.