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Three thousand new nurses look for work, but hospitals cannot hire themPhoto by César O'neill on Pexels
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Three thousand new nurses look for work, but hospitals cannot hire them

Now31 August 2026 at 15:41

Three thousand newly graduated nurses look for work in Portugal, but hospitals cannot hire them. The situation affects both professionals who recently finished their training and those who are about to complete their studies.

The problem is directly related to the lack of approval of the Organizational Development Plans (PDO) for 2026. Without these plans approved, hospitals are not authorized to open new vacancies and proceed with new hires.

The Ministry of Health acknowledges the problem and is working to find a solution that allows hospitals to hire the necessary professionals. The situation is generating frustration among nurses who wish to enter the job market.

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