Placement of nursing professionals – mission statement and services offered

HANS LEUTENEGGER GmbH recruits qualified nursing staff from the Philippines and supports their relocation and integration in Germany. We are duly recognised and accredited by the Philippine regulatory authority responsible for the licensing of skilled workers recruited from abroad, the DMW (Department of Migrant Workers).

Filipino nursing staff

The nursing staff all have a degree in ‘Bachelor of Sience in Nursing’ (state-recognised nurses) in the Philippines. They also have several years of professional experience in Germany and abroad and have attended a language school, where they completed the language certificate telc B2 in German.

Fair Recruitment Mission Statement

‘By obliging everyone to work, everyone has an equal interest in seeing that three conditions are met at work. Firstly, that the work is moderate in terms of time... secondly, that it is as pleasant as possible and offers variety... thirdly, that it is as productive as possible, because the amount of work and the amount of enjoyment depend equally on it.’

August Bebel, 1840-1913

Policy statement on ethical recruitment of nurses

Hans Leutenegger GmbH is committed to recruiting health and care personnel in accordance with the international standards of the World Health Organization (WHO). An essential part of this commitment is strict adherence to the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel.

This code is based on ensuring fair and ethical recruitment of healthcare professionals, particularly in countries affected by a shortage of health workers. Hans Leutenegger GmbH therefore expressly undertakes not to recruit nursing staff from countries that are on the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List. This list includes states whose health systems are particularly vulnerable due to staff shortages. Enticing skilled workers away from these countries could significantly weaken local healthcare.

By adhering to this Global Code of Conduct, Hans Leutenegger GmbH not only protects the healthcare systems in these countries, but also promotes fair and sustainable recruitment practices. This is an important part of our responsibility to the international community and is consistent with our core ethical values.

Information for our partners and interested parties
Our commitment to compliance with WHO guidelines means that we actively work to ensure that our recruitment processes meet international standards. This ensures that we not only provide high-quality nursing staff to Germany, but also respect the global challenges of healthcare.

Should you have any further questions regarding the application of this code or the ethical guidelines of Hans Leutenegger GmbH, we are always available to talk to you in person.

Our work is characterised by people who are able to develop their skills freely, because only independent action and the targeted use of expertise by each individual employee[1] ultimately contribute to mutual success.

We put people first and we particularly promote the physical and mental health of our employees by avoiding excessive stress, pressure to perform and accident/illness-causing burdens.

At the centre of our work in recruiting foreign nursing professionals is a trusting relationship with our customers and our nursing staff. We ensure this through:

Promoting open and transparent communication;

our commitment to fair and ethical recruitment and placement practices, which we also expect from our business partners;

Alignment and orientation of our entire business activities with the WHO Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel;

consistent implementation of the employer-pays principle, i.e. no costs whatsoever are incurred by the nursing staff during the entire placement process;

Hans Leutenegger GmbH is committed to fair and ethical practices in the recruitment of nursing staff from abroad. We strictly adhere to international standards, such as the WHO Global Code of Practice and the ILO core labour standards.

^[1] The term ‘employee’ used in this mission statement always includes female, diverse and male workers; the undifferentiated gender designation serves only to make this text easier and better to read.

Scope of services

Recruitment of the referred personnel on site (Philippines) in accordance with legal requirements (first contact and counselling: establishing contact and counselling interview);

collection and verification of documents: collection of all necessary documents and verification of qualifications;

support with language courses and preparation for the recognition test (German language training at recognised institutes up to level B2);

obtaining the necessary professional recognition / partial recognition for nursing professionals,

obtaining visas and residence permits for Germany, i.e. valid labour market admission through the ZAV (Zentrale Auslands- und Fachvermittlung),

organisation and execution of entry to Germany, support in finding a job in Germany, including integration assistance (support during/after entry);

long-term support: continuous support during employment and integration.

Job offer and cost transparency

Matching jobs for nurses:
Our matching process is based on your individual preferences and qualifications. You have the option to decline job offers without obligation. We ensure that you receive all the necessary information about the workplace and employer before signing a contract.

Transparent costs and the employer pays principle:

No hidden costs – we cover all the costs for you

Our nursing professionals do not incur any costs for the placement process. We cover all the costs for language courses, recognition measures and placement. The employer pays principle ensures that you can come to Germany without any financial burden.

Loyalty and repayment clauses:
We ensure that all contractual terms and conditions are clear and comprehensible. Loyalty and repayment clauses only apply in specific cases that are transparently communicated in advance. These include details of the actual costs incurred and the options for cancellation and payment by instalments.

Time to first job

The normal process from individual recruitment, to language training (9 months), recognition of professional qualifications and labour market admission, to entry and starting work takes a reliable 13 months. If available, there is also the option of obtaining candidates (including those with full recognition as skilled workers) within 6 months.

If you are interested, the following contact persons will be happy to help