New employment models for nurses: opportunities for relatives and trainees

New employment models for nurses: opportunities for relatives and trainees

In Burgenland there are two innovative employment models in the nursing sector that benefit both caring relatives and prospective nurses. These models offer financial support and promote the quality of home care. They were introduced to cope with the challenges of care and at the same time create valuable jobs.

The employment model for caring relatives is aimed at family members or confidants who look after at least one person in need of care 3. This model has been impressive since its introduction in 2021 in Austria. The relatives receive an employment contract with the state -owned nursing agency "Nursing Service Burgenland" (PSB), which not only offers them a regular income, but also entitled to social benefits such as vacation.

employment model for caring relatives

• Target group: relatives who look after those in need of care.
• content: up to 2,033.50 euros net per month, depending on the maintenance effort.
• social security: pension, health and accident insurance are included.
• flexible working hours: adaptation to the individual care requirement.
• costs: A deductible must be borne by the person in need of care.

In addition, the nourishing relatives have duties, such as documenting the care process and compliance with quality requirements of PSB. You must also take part in mandatory support visits and report your absence in good time.

For more information about this model you can visit the website Nursing advice Burgenland

employment model for prospective nurses

If you are interested in the nursing profession, you also have the opportunity to benefit from the employment model. This model applies to students from the Burgenland University of Applied Sciences and to students at the KRAGES school. The prospective specialists are employed during their training as nursing assistance or nursing assistant. After completing your training, you undertake to stay with your employer for a certain time. This ensures that the need for qualified nursing staff in the region can be covered.

• training offers: nursing assistant (2 years), nursing assistant (1 year) and shortened training for nursing assistants.
• Financial support: around 1,000 euros net per month are paid during the training.

The training opportunities offer a solid basis for a career in the nursing sector and promote personal and professional development. In order to learn more about the training opportunities, interested parties can visit the website Care training Burgenland