Nurse CV for Austria

For nurse jobs in Austria, Employers usually expect a CV on A4 paper, most recent experience first. Length: 2 pages (tabular). A photo, the date of birth and nationality are usually included, but optional. Many CVs there end with place, date and signature.

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Sections to include

Section (in this order)	How important	Heading in German
Profile	Recommended	Kurzprofil
Registration & licences	Expected	Zertifikate & Zulassungen
Experience	Expected	Berufserfahrung
Education	Expected	Ausbildung
Clinical skills	Recommended	Kenntnisse
Courses & CPD	Recommended	Weiterbildung
References	Recommended	Referenzen

Length: 2 pages (tabular).

Personal details in Austria

CV conventions in Austria
What it is called	Lebenslauf (usually written in German or English)
Length	2 pages (tabular)
Paper size	A4
Layout	Tabular, dates in a left column
Order	Most recent first
Dates	Numeric (MM/YYYY)
Photo	Usually included
Date of birth	Usually included
Nationality	Usually included
Marital status	Optional
Right to work / visa status	Optional
References	Leave referees off the CV; have a list ready
Explain gaps longer than	3 months
At the end	Place, date and signature

Key facts

In the EU, qualifications of nurses responsible for general care and of midwives are recognised automatically under Directive 2005/36/EC. Source: employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu
In Austria, foreign professional qualifications can be recognised through the national recognition portal, which lists the competent authority for each profession. Source: berufsanerkennung.at
Austria's official migration portal sets out the residence and work permits, such as the Red-White-Red Card, that non-EU nationals need to work in Austria. Source: migration.gv.at

Facts checked 2026-10-15.

Tips

Lead with your registration (e.g. NMC PIN, AHPRA number, RN licence) and its status.
For each post give the ward or unit, patient group, bed numbers and shift pattern.
List competencies: IV, cannulation, medicines management, specific equipment.
Overseas nurses: state your OSCE / NCLEX / IELTS or OET status.
In the EU/EEA, automatic recognition (Directive 2005/36/EC) covers nurses responsible for general care; specialist nursing qualifications go through the general recognition route.
A tabular CV with dates on the left (MM/YYYY) and the newest first is standard.
A professional photo is still common, but no law requires one, and under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) employers may not discriminate on grounds a photo or birth date can reveal; CVs without them are widely accepted.
End with place, date and signature.
Instead of referees, attach references from past employers (Arbeitszeugnisse) and certificates.
Gaps of more than 2–3 months are usually explained.

Questions

What registration do nurses need on a CV in Austria?

Nurses applying in Austria should show their nursing registration or licence (number and status), or exam progress (e.g. NCLEX, OSCE) near the top of the CV, with the issuing body, number and status. If you are still applying, list it with the status “In progress”. Put it in its own section, above your experience. Requirements change, so confirm the current rules with the regulator before you apply.

Should a nursing CV for Austria have a photo?

Usually, yes. A professional photo is common on a nursing CV in Austria, although it is rarely required and many employers accept CVs without one. If you include it, use a recent head-and-shoulders picture with a plain, light background and business clothing, placed in the header next to your name. A professional photo is still common, but no law requires one, and under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) employers may not discriminate on grounds a photo or birth date can reveal; CVs without them are widely accepted.

How long should a nursing CV be in Austria?

Aim for 2 pages, the norm in Austria. Put your registration and most recent roles on the first page, keep older roles to a line or two each, and use A4 paper. Employers in this field usually check your registration first. CV Atlas warns you when the CV runs longer than usual.

What sections does a nursing CV for Austria need?

A nursing CV for Austria needs your contact details, experience, education and registration and licences, plus the place, date and signature at the end. In the header, include a professional photo, your date of birth and your nationality. Put the most recent role first and describe each post with the setting, scope and results. CV Atlas applies this structure when you choose the job and the country, and its readiness check lists anything missing.

Can I use my qualification from another EU country in Austria?

Usually, yes. Nurses have automatic recognition of qualifications across the EU, the EEA and Switzerland under Directive 2005/36/EC, so mention that your diploma is recognised in Austria, or that recognition is in progress. You still need to register with the authority in Austria before you start work, and you may need to show language skills. Confirm the process and timescales with the competent authority before applying.

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Guidance checked October 2026; facts checked 2026-10-15. General information for most employers, not legal or immigration advice. A job advert’s own instructions always come first. CV Atlas is not affiliated with any regulator or professional body named.