FOREIGN NURSING TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Don’t Just Compete for Nurses. Help Create More Nurses.
Securing enough nurses is becoming a long-term challenge for healthcare institutions in Japan. Moving qualified nurses between hospitals does not increase Japan’s overall nursing workforce.
TORANOMON takes a different approach. We help healthcare institutions engage from the education and development stage, creating pathways for foreign talent to become licensed nurses in Japan.
01 / TWO PATHWAYS
Two Routes to Develop Future Nurses
The appropriate pathway depends on the candidate’s education, qualifications, Japanese-language ability, current location and applicable requirements in Japan.
Nursing Talent from Overseas
Potential candidates may include people who have obtained a nursing qualification overseas or completed nursing education overseas.
Eligibility for Japan’s National Nursing Examination must be assessed individually.
Foreign Talent Already Living in Japan
Foreign residents and international students in Japan may also consider building a long-term career in healthcare.
Candidate potential is reviewed through academic background, Japanese-language ability, motivation and suitability for nursing education.
02 / DEMAND FIRST
Build Tomorrow’s Nursing Workforce from Today’s Demand
Nursing talent development should begin with the future workforce needs of healthcare institutions. TORANOMON examines the demand first and then considers which candidate pathway may realistically support that need.
Healthcare Demand
What nursing workforce will the institution need in the coming years?
Candidate Potential
Which foreign candidates have a realistic pathway toward nursing education and qualification?
Development Pathway
What education, Japanese-language development and qualification route may be required?
03 / THE FINANCIAL CHALLENGE
Education Requires Time and Financial Support
One of the major barriers for foreign candidates seeking to become nurses in Japan is the cost of education and living expenses.
Some candidates may have the academic ability and motivation to become nurses but may be unable to pursue nursing education for financial reasons.
Healthcare Institutions
Healthcare institutions may consider how future workforce needs could connect with long-term talent development.
Educational Institutions
Nursing universities and vocational schools play a central role in the education and qualification pathway.
Foreign Candidates
Candidates need the academic ability, Japanese-language development, motivation and commitment required for nursing education.
Long-Term Support
Financial or educational support may form part of a broader talent development strategy depending on the institution and individual circumstances.
04 / FOR HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS
Start Before the Recruitment Need Becomes Urgent
Foreign nursing talent development is not a short-term solution for filling an immediate vacancy.
Finding suitable candidates, developing Japanese-language proficiency, completing nursing education and passing Japan’s National Nursing Examination all require time.
Healthcare institutions may therefore benefit from considering future nursing talent before the recruitment need becomes urgent.
- Recruiting foreign nurses in the future
- Building relationships with candidates while they are still students
- Considering educational or financial assistance
- Comparing overseas nursing talent with foreign residents already in Japan
- Developing a long-term foreign nursing workforce strategy
- Gathering information before making a decision
05 / TORANOMON’S ROLE
Connecting Candidate Development with Future Healthcare Demand
TORANOMON does not view foreign nursing talent solely as candidates to be recruited immediately. We first identify where each candidate currently stands and examine the realistic pathway toward becoming a nurse in Japan.
Candidate Assessment
Review of academic background, Japanese-language ability, nursing education, qualifications and admission requirements.
Education Pathway
Identification of an appropriate nursing education and qualification pathway for each candidate.
Healthcare Institution Coordination
Support for healthcare institutions interested in participating in the development of future foreign nursing talent.
Long-Term Career Perspective
Connecting education, qualification and future career opportunities from a long-term perspective.
06 / OUR OBJECTIVE
Increase the Supply of Nursing Professionals.
Not simply moving an existing nurse from one healthcare institution to another.
Our objective is to help overseas nursing talent and foreign residents in Japan develop into additional nursing professionals.
By connecting education and future employment opportunities, TORANOMON aims to create an additional pathway for supplying nursing talent to Japan’s healthcare sector.
FOR HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS IN JAPAN
Talk to Us About Your Future Nursing Workforce
Tell us about the nursing workforce challenges your institution expects to face in the coming years. The appropriate pathway depends on the candidate’s background, qualifications, Japanese-language proficiency, residence status and applicable requirements.
Discuss Foreign Nursing Talent DevelopmentImportant Notice
This service does not guarantee:
- admission to a nursing university or vocational school;
- success in Japan’s National Nursing Examination;
- acquisition of a Japanese nursing license; or
- employment with a healthcare institution.
Foreign nursing qualifications and education may require individual assessment to determine eligibility under Japanese regulations.
Immigration procedures, admissions, qualification assessments, recruitment and other related services are handled within the scope permitted by applicable laws, regulations and institutional requirements.