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Working and living in the Netherlands

Congratulations! You are interested in working and living in the Netherlands. This is a major and important step in your life. We do everything we can to prepare and guide you thoroughly, but you will also need to take certain actions yourself.

To be able to work in the Netherlands, you will need many official documents. All copies of diplomas, grade lists, your passport, and testimonials must be officially certified. When we need these, we will ensure they are sent to us, but you will have to request them from the relevant authorities yourself.

In addition to the documents, you will need to learn speaking and understand the Dutch language. You will also need to pass an official Dutch state exam. We will provide online training for four to six months to prepare you for this. There is online study material and a Dutch teacher who gives weekly online lessons. You will do this completely at home. Attending these online lessons is mandatory and will help you achieve the required level for the exam as quickly as possible. The exam is also taken fully online and is administered by the official Dutch authority.

4 Months practical training.

You will live and train on the ADN campus. You will take practical training in dementia studies according to the vision and methods of ADN. Dementia is an umbrella term for more than 120 different brain diseases. For more information about ADN, please visit this page.

Additionally, you will follow more language-oriented training. Culturally sensitive language lessons, specific words commonly used in healthcare, as well as the interaction between colleagues, your manager, the family, and residents of care homes.

We will also fully prepare you for living and working in the Netherlands. For example, we will train you using VR and AR so you know what to expect in another country and culture. And of course, we will teach you how to ride a bicycle. The Netherlands is a cycling country and you’ll need a bike daily to get to work. We have several bicycles on the campus for you to practise with.

This way, we ensure that you are fully prepared and leave nothing to chance.

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What are the requirements to be allowed to work in the Netherlands?

  • Speak Dutch minimum B1 level
  • Certified copies of your diplomas
  • Minimum level 6, but preferred Bachelor degree as a nurse
  • An employment contract for at least 2 years in The Netherlands
  • A house in The Netherlands
  • Completed our training program in Namibia

What will you earn in the Netherlands as a nurse?

This is an average example, so in reality it will be different!

  • Net salary per month: € 2500 / NAD 50.000
  • Rental costs: € 850 / NAD 17.000
  • Food / drinks: € 300 / NAD 6.000
  • Other costs: € 400 / NAD 8.000

In the Netherlands, you will be employed by a healthcare institution. You will receive a permanent employment contract for 32 hours per week, for a minimum of two years, in accordance with the CAO (Collective Labour Agreement). You will receive, among other things, an irregular hours allowance, travel expenses reimbursement, holiday pay, annual leave, and a thirteenth month salary.

What we offer you in Namibia:

  • A comprehensive Dutch language course
  • An official diploma
  • Four months of practical training at ADN in Swakopmund
  • Training and knowledge about dementia in accordance with ADN’s vision
  • VR/AR training in cultural differences
  • Practical training with Dutch software systems
  • Training in 14 reserved actions according to Dutch procedures
  • Accommodation, food and drink in Swakopmund
  • A monthly net allowance of NAD 5,000

What we arrange for you in the Netherlands:

  • The complete application for your work permit
  • A permanent employment contract
  • Your flight ticket and additional travel allowance for the first month
  • A (electric) bicycle
  • A rental home
  • Personal buddy

Everything we arrange for you here in Namibia and later in the Netherlands will cost you nothing at this moment. This means that we pay all expenses. If, for any reason, you do not complete the training in Namibia, you do not have to repay these costs. If, for any reason, you are unable to work in the Netherlands, you do not have to repay these costs.

Only if you have successfully completed everything and are working in the Netherlands, you will repay us the costs. That is €250 per month for three years (36 months). Afterwards, this automatically stops if you decide to continue working and living in the Netherlands. If you decide to return to Namibia, we will pay for your flight ticket and actively help you in Namibia.

After three years, we offer you the opportunity to return to Namibia. By then, you will have gained plenty of additional practical experience and knowledge. CrossCare Namibia has a fund and will assist you in building a future in Namibia. This way, we can offer you a job at ADN in Swakopmund or in one of CrossCare Namibia’s projects. Of course, the choice is yours, and you may also choose to remain in the Netherlands.

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