Hey! Are you a registered Nurse and you are thinking of going abroad to work as a nurse? You have option of UK, but the cost of processing is expensive, or you really don't know how to go about it. if this is your case, I've got good news for you. You can work in Malta as a Nurse.
Now, here are few information for you before you start applying to go and work in Malta.
Where is Malta?
Malta is a small European country, and part of the Schengen state with a population of about 539,200 according to the latest estimate of 2023 (this year). Malta is a small island in the Mediterranean Sea which consist of Maltese people. It is an English-speaking region. The official currency is Euro and about 97 percent of the population are Christians.
The current population is 538,200 people according to this year (2023) census update. So, you can see that it is a very small country, and less than the population of Lagos.
Malta proactive the cabinet or parliamentary system of government and the head if state if President George Vella. In terms of economy, the country is doing well as the exchange rate between the USD equals 0.929 Euro.
How Can I work in Malta as a Nurse?
To work in Malta as a Nurse you need to have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and it is important that you have at least one year experience as a Nurse. After this, you need to submit all the necessary credentials to the Midwifery Council of Malta to get you registered as a nurse,
Your English language proficiency is also very important. Thant means you need to write the International English language & Testing System (IELTS) and have a minimum band score of 6.0. Anything less than this will not be accepted.
As you know, you should also have a valid International passport to apply. Your passport should not be less than one year or two years.
How Good is Malta in Terms of the Nursing Profession?
According to a World Health Organization (WHO) rating, Malta is 5th globally in the medical industry. This is after some statistics and data collected by some hospitals and health centre in Malta,
Besides, Nurses in Malta are highly paid. The average salary in Malta is 38,976 euros per year. Salary for entry-level nurses with 1-3 years experience is about 27,552 euros. For senior level nurse with more than eight years experience, salary is out at: 48,105 euros per year.
Some of the benefits of working in Malta are outlined below:
* low-income tax (which is only 15% of your income)
* Low cost of living compared to other European countries, UK, America and Canada. A single person estimated monthly costs are at 830.45 USD (7.66 Euros). This also depends on lifestyle as the cost could be lesser than that. Cost of living in Malta is on the average 16/7% lower than that of the United States. Rent in Malta on the average is 43.7% lower that of US. Rent, food, transport cost, clothes are pretty cheap in Malta.
* Low crime rate: The rate of crime is lower in Malta compared to the UK, USA and other parts of Europe. Also, the country is not prone to natural disaster or other hazards. One can hardly hear of any bad news about Malta.
* Average number of working per week in Malta is 42 hours compared to other countries which is 50 hours per week. It might interest you to know that there are 13 public holidays in Malta and most nurses are entitled to 25 paid leaves per year.
* The Social Security Act (SSA) comes with a lot of benefits like: retirement plan, pension, unemployment benefits, health care, child's benefits, etc. Residents only need to pay 10% of their gross salary to enjoy this as part of their Social Security Contributions,
There are quite a number of benefits of working in Malta as a Nurse or other professionals like: accountants, engineers, HR, admin, teachers, etc. Now that you know about what it takes to work in Malta, what are you waiting for? Talk to us today!
