Nursing can be an emotionally gratifying and personally rewarding profession with good employment prospects, a diverse variety of specializations, and competitive pay. The Norwegian healthcare system relies on its nurses to provide medical services to patients and to support doctors. The country is constantly on the lookout for foreign nationals to fill its hospitals due to domestic shortages and increased demand. And because nurses are in more demand than ever before in Norway, even nursing school graduates earn better beginning wages than their colleagues in other sectors. Also of note: all nurses moving to Norway to work must have good Norwegian language proficiency. If you’re a Spanish nurse, you will enjoy the benefits of working in the Norwegian healthcare system. 

Happy nurses in Norway

Norway offers a really unique opportunity for nurses looking to work in one of the world’s best countries for healthcare provision. The Norwegian healthcare system is incredibly well organised and nurses benefit from exceptionally modern work environments. 

The culture of the workplace in Norway is also very unique. Spanish nurses should expect a friendly work environment with a lack of hierarchy. There is also a lack of traditional formality: all professionals in every industry go by their first names only. This includes with colleagues and clients, staff, and even students. Specific to the nursing industry, this translates into equality between nurses and doctors, resulting in nurses having more responsibility and autonomy than in other countries. Job satisfaction among nurses in Norway is among the highest in the world. They are given ample time off and can be paid up to 4 times the wages they would earn in Spain. It’s important to note that nurses in Norway report very high levels of happiness and workplace satisfaction. 

Learn Norwegian

Speaking and understanding Norwegian is essential to working in the health sector in Norway. Your job will involve constant communication about important medical information, which is why the Norwegian Registration Authority for Health Personnel wants to make sure you’re well-versed in the Norwegian language. They require all foreign nurses to speak and understand Norwegian at a B2 level. At Scandinavian Recruitment Spain we not only have a Norwegian course to get you to the required B2 level, but we also introduce you to your prospective employers. Are you ready to work in the happiest country for nurses? Then it’s time to take the next step in your nursing career! Start today!