Nursing jobs in the Netherlands
Are you looking for nursing jobs in the Netherlands? At Pleyade we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Regardless of whether you want to work in nursing homes or eventually end up in a hospital, all our jobs are accompanied by an educational program which is all about learning how to express yourself in Dutch, getting acquainted with the culture and learning about the Dutch protocols in healthcare. The program is designed to help you prepare for a nursing career in Holland in the best way possible.
Interested? Read all about our Eduployment Program for a certified nurse.
How does it work?
Whether you are an EU-resident already packed with a nursing degree or a student trying to obtain one, it all starts with an introductory course in which you will master the basics of the Dutch language. After you passed the introductory course, we’d like you to join us in the Netherlands so you can familiarise yourself with your future colleagues and clients in the nursing homes.
For Erasmus students
During your 6 months internship, you’ll have the opportunity to figure out whether our nursing jobs in the Netherlands are the right fit for you while the development of your Dutch language skills continues. When they are the right fit, you will advance into the follow-up course.
For certified nurses
After completing the language course for beginners, we invite you to come to the Netherlands for a paid introductory period. During these 5 months period, you will get used to the protocols in Dutch healthcare by performing “Activities of daily life” for our clients. Of course, this will not be for nothing. In addition to a fixed salary, we arrange your accommodation and you also receive extras and excellent coaching.
The follow-up course
In this course, you’ll continue to work on your language skills until you have reached the required level for applying for the obligated Dutch nurse-registration. And then, due to your excellent language training and environment, your nursing career can really take off with the possibility to further grow in your role as a nurse in a nursing home, general hospital or psychiatric hospital!

What's in it for you?

When you apply for our nursing jobs in the Netherlands, you invest valuable time and effort into working at Pleyade. In return, we take care of the rest. Amongst other things, we offer you:
- a free beginner’s course with an introductory period in which you get paid
- a free follow-up program to get your language skills to the required level of a professional nurse
- help during all periods of your study
- arranged housing during your language training (if the course is outside your place of residence)
- competitive salaries with extra payments for working irregular hours, overtime and on Sundays and public holidays
- a continuous development program for personal and professional growth
- and an introduction to other healthcare institutions after two years if you think it is time for a career switch)
About Pleyade
Pleyade’s nursing jobs in the Netherlands provide care and assistance for our clients in and around the vibrant city of Arnhem, which is located in the eastern part of the Netherlands at approximately an hour’s drive from Amsterdam. Our clients consist of everyone who needs care and nursing and we also provide the support and assistance needed for the elderly to continue living independently in their own homes or at one of our housing locations, as well as a pleasant recovery after hospitalization.
Pleyade is the partner of the Dutch Healthcare Group for Arnhem – Nijmegen and comprises nursing homes, hospitals and educational institutions. We actively participate in research on the use of technology in health care and nursing. Our nurses are involved, respectful and have genuine attention to their clients. At Pleyade more than 1,300 employees and 600 volunteers strive every day to ensure our clients feel good.
Curious about our organization? Read more about our Eduployment Program or apply directly for one of our nursing jobs in the Netherlands and kickstart your career as a professional caretaker!