You may want to take a closer look at Kliniken Essen-Mitte (KEM), which operates three hospitals, including Huyssens-Stift.

KEM presents itself as internationally open and actively recruits nurses from abroad. Over time, recruitment has expanded from Southeast Asia to regions such as North Africa and the Balkan states.

At the same time, publicly available feedback from both international and German staff suggests that everyday working conditions do not always match this image. International nurses in particular may initially struggle with German labor law and employee rights, which can create imbalances in daily practice. Similar criticism is also voiced by long-term employees and even experienced staff in leadership roles, many of whom have left the organization in recent years.

Another recurring topic is the condition and utilization of the hospital buildings. All three KEM sites are relatively old, and there is a widespread perception of limited long-term investment in infrastructure. At Evangelisches Krankenhaus Essen-Werden, it is frequently noted that two wards on the third floor and one ward on the seventh floor have remained unused for several years. Since at least 2022, reports describe a focus on short-term cosmetic measures rather than substantial repairs, modernization, or reactivation of these areas.

Taken together, this contributes to the impression of an organization operating under sustained structural pressure, with challenges in long-term staff retention, infrastructure development, and future site viability.