INTRODUCTION OTTO HEALTH CARE

INVITATION TO THE NETHERLANDS

NEW OPPORTUNITY
THE NETHERLANDS IS OPENING UP

What is the program about?

◼ Work in a Dutch hospital for 5 years

◼ Attractive salary
◼ Start your international career!
◼ Study Dutch language and culture
(we help you ☺)
◼ Become a registered nurse
◼ Personal development opportunities
◼ Special housing rates
◼ Enjoy a great life – work balance
◼ Travel around Europe
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◼ When you return to Indonesia, more career
opportunities are waiting
ABOUT THE NETHERLANDS
A SMALL COUNTRY IN EUROPE

The Netherlands is a small country in W estern

Europe.

◼ Capital is Amsterdam with 900k citizens

◼ The Netherlands is 40,000 m² big.
◼ Good infrastructure
◼ Travel around Europe by bus or train
◼ Only 1.5 hours to Brussels,
◼ 4 hours to Paris, 45-minute flight to London
ABOUT THE NETHERLANDS
A SMALL COUNTRY IN EUROPE

The Netherlands is a small country

in W estern Europe.

About the Netherlands

◼ W e are multicultural. W e have 17
million citizens with more than
200(!) nationalities
◼ W e are the tallest people in the
world
◼ There are more bicycles than
people
◼ Dutch communication style is
open and direct
◼ Perfect gateway to travel
throughout Europe!

A place with lots of opportunities for

ambitious healthcare professionals!
THE SHORTAGES IN THE DUTCH
HEALTHCARE SECTOR
NUMBERS

◼ Longer waiting lists in healthcare facilities

◼ Higher workload among staff
◼ More absence due to illness
◼ More outflow of staff
◼ Access to care at risk
◼ The entire care chain gets stuck due to
backlogs in departments
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◼ Quality of care is deteriorating

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NEW OPPORTUNITY
THE NETHERLANDS IS OPENING UP

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OTTO HEALTH CARE
NURSE JOURNEY IN SHORT
Sharing of taught
skills and best
practices

Education:
Bache lor of
Back to
Nursing
UPH

Working & study ing Working in the

at UPH Ne the rlands

Gaining experience as 5 years

a nurse Opportunity to
Minimum of 1.5 years of specialize within
experience within hospital
special area at the time Guidance via
of departure to the onboarding and
Netherlands integration
Learning the Dutch International
CIRCULAR
language, cultural and experience and
practical training knowledge-sharing MIGRATION
LEARNING DUTCH
LANGUAGE & CULTURE TRAINING
PROGRAM

PART 1 – in Indonesia: B1 level

◼ 6 – 9 months language training

program
◼ Full time training courses
◼ Self-study
◼ Dutch culture
LEARNING DUTCH
LANGUAGE & CULTURE TRAINING
PROGRAM

PART 2 – in the Netherlands: B2 level

◼ Onboarding
◼ Working at the hospital
◼ 2 x weekly 2 hours Dutch language training
◼ 1 day per week medical knowledge training
◼ Self-study

◼ Exam: B2-level Dutch & Bi-exam

(registered nurse exam)
OTTO HEALTH CARE
RECRUITMENT
YOUR JOURNEY

Dutch B1 Dutch B2 Language

Tests* level level Certificates
Bi test BIG

Nurse Independent
Specialized Nurse
under supervision Nurse

Language
Recruitme nt Onboardi ng Hospital
progra m

2-4 weeks 6 – 9 months 2 weeks 6-12 months 6-18 months 24-36 months

*These exams are significant to be able to work in The Netherlands.

You will also need to follow some extra courses to have a better understanding of the hospital setting in The Netherlands.
 COMPENSATION/SALARY

Nurse under supervision Independent Nurse

Monthly Salary (€) Monthly Salary (€) Monthly costs (€)

Gross: € 2,829 – € 3,658 monthly Gross: € 2,982 – € 4,015 monthly ◼ Health insurance € 130
(Depends on the years of work experience) (Depends on the years of work experience) ◼ Housing € 520 (In 2023)

Net: € 2,394 – € 2,843 approximately Net: € 2,486– € 3,023 (incl. irregularity allowance) You will cover these costs
yourself.
Extra: 15% irregularity allowances approximately Extra: 15% irregularity allowances approximately

Bonus Bonus
◼ 8,3% Yearly holiday allowance ◼ 8,3% Yearly holiday allowance
◼ 8,3% Year-end bonus ◼ 8,3% Year-end bonus

*Above adapts to salary levels after June 2024

 WHAT DOES IT COST IN THE NETHERLANDS?
Basic Food Items (Prices are approximate): Saving Simulation
◼ Bread: €2.00 per loaf
◼ Potatoes: €1.00 per kilogram
Net Salary in euro 2,394
◼ Tomatoes: €2.00 per kilogram Housing 520
◼ Garlic: €0.50 per bulb
◼ Onion: €0.30 per piece Health Insurance 130
◼ Chicken: €5.00 per kilogram
Meal 200
◼ Fish: €10.00 per kilogram
◼ Rice: €1.50 per kilogram Transport 100
◼ Eggs: €2.50 per 10 pc
Communication 20
◼ Wheat flour: €0.9 per kilogram
Entertainment Fee 200
Entertainment Prices (Average prices):
◼ Cinema: €12.00 per ticket
Savings 1,224
◼ Zoo: €20.00 per adult ticket
◼ Theater: €30.00 per ticket
◼ Restaurants: €15.00 for a basic meal, prices vary based on the type of restaurant
◼ Transportation: Public transportation varies by region; €3.00 for a single tram/bus ticket, €2.00 for a single metro
ticket
REQUIREMENTS
HARD & SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

HARD SKILLS REQUIREMENTS SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

◼ Registered Nurse ◼ Highly committed and motivated
◼ Minimum 2 years of working experience at ◼ Deligent & Resilient
Siloam Hospital when coming to the Netherlands ◼ Time Management Skills
◼ English intermediate level (B1) ◼ You can stand up for your self
◼ Willing to follow a Dutch language course for ◼ Self-confidence
6 - 9 months ◼ Active and positive
◼ International working experience (Advantage) ◼ Not afraid to make mistakes
◼ Have good understanding about Dutch culture
(Advantage)
OTTO HEALTH CARE
ONBOARDING
Pre-onboard ing ONBOARDING
THE JOURNEY TO THE NETHERLANDS

Liv ing

Formal
appointments

Visa and arriv al

 ONBOARDING
Biking & fun
activ ities
THE JOURNEY TO THE NETHERLANDS

Hospital

Integration
Social buddy
PRE-ONBOARDING
HOW AND WHY ?

Aim: building a relationship

Start Dutch language course
Information package: FAQ and Roadmap
Presentation on important topics
Pre-onboarding with hospital
Whatsapp group

How? Online by using Teams

Language: Dutch
Frequency: weekly / bi-weekly
ONBOARDING
PREPARATION FOR THE JOURNEY TO THE NETHERLANDS

Journey to NL
Warm welcome in NL
Accomodation and transportation
Formal appointments
Language training and BIG registration
ONBOARDING
ACCOMODATION
House or appartement
1-person bedroom
Biking distance from the hospital
Furnished with: furniture, washing machine,
kitchen equipment, rice cooker, bedsheets,
cleaning products, vacuum cleaner
Rental contract with Lento.eu
Location manager
ONBOARDING
TRANSPORT
Bike
Bike course

OV-chipkaart
Explanation public transport
ONBOARDING
FIRST WEEKS IN THE NETHERLANDS

Day-to-day planning: from arrival until the first

working day at the hospital
Welcome presentation, soft landing
Formal appointments
(IND, BRP, TBC, GP, DigiD, bank, health insurance)
Tour arround the accomodation area
Excursions in the Netherlands
Start at the hospital
ONBOARDING
IMPRESSIONS
ONBOARDING
(SOCIAL) BUDDY PROGRAM

Aim: social safety net

Discover Netherlands
Match
1st meeting
ONBOARDING
WHAT’S NEXT?

Whatsapp group
1:1 evaluation sessions
Session on cultural differences
Yearly trip together
Sharing tips and trics about the Netherlands
Full integration
LOOKING FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU
TO THE NETHERLANDS!