Candidates over the age of thirty do not need to have a matriculation or equivalent certificate. Once you have received your license from the Ministry of Health, you can find a job by directly contacting the nursing service of major hospitals or health institutions. A list of various institutions that employ nurses can be obtained from the Nursing Division of the Ministry of Health . Nurses' salaries are based on a standard scale and vary according to qualifications, responsibilities, grade, seniority and shift work. Your previous work experience is also taken into account when determining your grade and salary.
New immigrants benefit from a graduated tax reduction during their first three years after aliyah.
Current labor agreements stipulate that a full-time job in community health is 40 hours per week. Full-time hospital work is 36 hours per week. Part-time jobs are often available as well. Nurses receive additional pay for working evening or night shifts, Shabbat and holidays. As a registered nurses you may wish to specialize.