Pflegefachkraft
qualified nursing professional
noun PFLAY-ge-fakh-kraft Rare
Also means
skilled care worker
Usage Note
Pflegefachkraft is the standard term for a fully trained nurse or care professional in Germany, replacing older terms like Krankenschwester in official usage. Acute shortage of Pflegefachkräfte is a major political topic.
Examples
"Wir suchen dringend erfahrene Pflegefachkräfte für unsere Senioreneinrichtung."
Natural Translation
We urgently need experienced qualified nursing professionals for our care home.
Literal Translation
We seek urgently experienced qualified-care-workers for our senior-facility.
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