Home Nurse jobs in Hamburg typically pay €22–€41 an hour (about €3,800–€7,100 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of visits or 8–12 hour shifts. Employers ask for current nursing licence in the country and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Hamburg.
- Typical pay
- €22–€41
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- €3,800–€7,100
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Visits or 8–12 hour shifts
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open home nurse positions in Hamburg
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Register as a Home NurseAbout home nurse jobs in Hamburg
Home Nurse jobs in Hamburg are household positions: a home nurse is a licensed nurse who delivers clinical care at home, such as medication management, wound care and post-operative monitoring. Families hiring in Hamburg range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Hamburg Metropolitan Region.
Hamburg is known for port logistics, aviation, media, and wind energy, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Airbus Hamburg, Lufthansa Technik, Hapag-Lloyd, Otto Group, and Nordex. Hamburg is the world's third-largest civil aviation site and Europe's third-busiest container port.
Main duties
- Assess and record vital signs
- Administer medication and injections
- Dress wounds and prevent infection
- Manage medical equipment at home
- Coordinate with doctors and the family
Home Nurse pay in Hamburg
Household incomes in Hamburg are shaped by an average local salary of around €60,000, which is why home nurse pay here sits close to the Germany average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a home nurse
- 8:00Morning routine & medication
- 10:00Mobility & exercise
- 12:30Lunch & hydration
- 14:30Appointments or outing
- 18:00Evening routine & notes
Why work in Hamburg?
The local job market is growing at 3.3% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Hamburg.
Hamburg is often described as “Port Logistics and Aviation Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Current nursing licence in the country
- Clinical experience relevant to the patient
- Professional references
- Background check
Working in Germany
- Right to work in Germany: Workers from outside the EU need a residence title that allows employment; EU citizens can work freely.
- Checks: employers usually ask for an identity check, references and, for work with children, an extended certificate of good conduct (erweitertes Führungszeugnis).
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the statutory minimum wage (Mindestlohn).
- Contract: A written contract (Arbeitsvertrag) or written record of the essential working conditions is required.
Live-in or live-out?
Most home nurse roles in Hamburg are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your home nurse experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Germany right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home nurse earn in Hamburg?
Home Nurse jobs in Hamburg typically pay €22–€41 an hour (about €3,800–€7,100 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in home nurse jobs in Hamburg?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most home nurse roles in Hamburg are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a home nurse in Germany?
Employers ask for current nursing licence in the country, clinical experience relevant to the patient and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Germany.
What does a home nurse do day to day?
A home nurse is a licensed nurse who delivers clinical care at home, such as medication management, wound care and post-operative monitoring. Typical duties include assess and record vital signs, administer medication and injections, dress wounds and prevent infection.
How do I apply for home nurse jobs in Hamburg on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Hamburg hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a home nurse work?
A typical schedule is visits or 8–12 hour shifts. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.