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Nursing professions on the rise: Vienna is urgently looking for new skilled workers!
Find out more about the challenges and developments in nursing in Vienna, as well as future requirements for nursing staff.
Nursing professions on the rise: Vienna is urgently looking for new skilled workers!
In Vienna, the nursing professions continue to be the focus of attention. The Salzburg Red Cross in particular welcomes active support for nursing and care services, as the workforce sought is diverse and in demand. Caregivers of all levels of training currently find a place to develop professionally in facilities such as retirement homes, day centers for seniors or in home nursing. As meinkreis.at reports, there is a humane and respectful working atmosphere in this area that attracts many people.
But the challenge doesn't stop there. The need for care in Vienna has increased, and with demographic developments and changing clinical pictures, the requirements for long-term care are also changing. A central issue is the fluctuation of nursing staff, which, according to expert opinions such as Beikircher-Roch's, requires not only continuous training but also motivation for nursing professions. The discussion about the need for care cuts across all spheres of the industry, as trainees often get to know different areas, which can lead to poaching, according to waff.at.
More need for nursing staff
When working with members of the social care professions, a clear forecast is made: by 2030, around 51,000 additional nursing and care workers will be needed in Austria. These requirements present new challenges that must not only ensure that there are sufficient staff, but also aim to improve working conditions. Around 127,000 people currently work in this important sector, and many do not believe they will stay in the workforce until they retire. The information from the Ministry of Social Affairs shows that around 65% of those surveyed in the care sector are skeptical.
To counteract this situation, various laws have been introduced. The Wage Increase Special Purpose Grant Act (EEZG) and the Nursing Training Special Purpose Grant Act (PAusbZG) aim to increase the pay and attractiveness of nursing training. These measures are not only intended to actively support training contributions of at least 600 euros for nursing staff, but also to create incentives to increase the attractiveness of these professions.
Flexible working models and further training
Nursing employers have reacted: More flexible working time models and flextime arrangements are on the rise, making it easier to combine family and work. In addition to these adjustments, it is crucial that employee loyalty is promoted at work. Ollinger emphasizes that employers also offer more diverse training opportunities - another advantage in gaining employee loyalty and avoiding departures.
How the situation develops remains exciting. Many eyes are focused on the coming years, and industry players are called upon to actively address the challenges in order to keep the nursing profession attractive in Vienna and beyond.