Registered Nurse Salary in Malta

Nursing is not an easy job and if you are not paid well, it’s hard to keep going. If you also think that you are not paid fairly and want to move to some place where you can get a good compensation for your work, consider Malta. An average registered nurse makes €25 per hour in Malta. Malta’s healthcare sector is continuously growing and welcoming foreign nurses from both EU and non-EU nations. Apart from offering competitive salaries, Malta’s rich culture, natural beauty and sunny environment has attracted many people to move to the Island for work.

In this article, we will specifically be talking about nurses in Malta. Read the whole guide and you will have answers to all of your questions regarding working in Malta as a nurse.

Is Malta a good country to work as a Nurse?

Indeed it is, Malta has a professional healthcare system, an overall friendly environment and focuses on work-life balance. Malta offers growth opportunities for nurses in both public and private institutions.

Are Nurses in high demand in Malta?

In 2022, a study showed that more than 11% of the total nurses in Malta are foreigners. Malta is still facing a shortage of nurses, to overcome the shortage, the government of Malta has taken important steps to attract more foreign health workers. The government initiated cultural adaptation programmes for foreign nurses, digitalized the healthcare system, invested in artificial intelligence and offered more flexible working conditions.

According to the president of the Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses there are between 4,500 to 5,000 nurses currently working in Malta. On International Nurses Day, the president of the Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses said “Malta needs more nurses, the biggest challenge that we face is not finances but rather the lack of people”.

Age Limits (Minimum and Maximum)

The minimum employment age in Malta is 16 years but there is no specific upper limit set to work. Even then most recruiters clearly mention that the candidates should not be older than 45 years.

What is IELTS score for Malta Nurses?

The International English Language Testing System’s (IELTS) Academic level certificate is required to get registered as a nurse with the Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses with an average score of 6.0.

Occupational English Test (OET) certificate holders with a least score of B in speaking and C+ in reading, listening and writing can also apply for registration.

How long is the bridging course for nurses in Malta?

According to European College of Innovation the length of the Maltese Nursing bridging course is 6 months. Which has a total of 750 learning hours, 150 contact hours, 240 self-study hours, 320 hours of supervised placement.

Course Title	(MQF L6) Award in Nursing and Health Studies (Bridging Course)
Duration	6 months
Hours of Total Learning	750 hours
Contact Hours	150 hours
Self-Study Hours	240 hours
Supervised Placement	320 hours
Target Audience	19 – 65 years
Total Credit Value	30 ECTS
Assessment Methods	Coursework
Language of Assessment	English
Structure of Programme	Full Time
Target Group	Non-EU trained nurses who hold a minimum qualification at MQF Level 5