{"id":10041,"date":"2026-08-13T21:45:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T20:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zaposlitev.tothemoon.si\/?p=10041"},"modified":"2026-08-25T21:47:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:47:21","slug":"top-10-most-in-demand-healthcare-professions-in-slovenia-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zdravstvena.info\/zaposlitev\/en\/top-10-most-in-demand-healthcare-professions-in-slovenia-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Most In-Demand Healthcare Professions in Slovenia in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Slovenian healthcare continues to face staff shortages in 2026.<\/strong> In its Occupational Barometer for 2026, the Employment Service of Slovenia (ZRSZ) forecast shortages across many occupations and singled out healthcare in particular. The survey covered 171 occupational groups, 98 of which were classified as shortage occupations.<\/p>\n

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Healthcare remains one of the fields with the most vacancies in Slovenia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For candidates with a healthcare qualification this means broad opportunities \u2014 from hospitals and community health centres to private providers, care homes and other services.<\/p>\n

Note: the order below is not an official ZRSZ ranking, but an indicative overview of the most promising fields based on labour market needs.<\/em><\/p>\n

1. Nurses and registered nurses<\/h2>\n

Nursing is the largest and most in-demand field in Slovenian healthcare. Job titles such as nurse<\/strong>, registered nurse<\/strong> and healthcare graduate<\/strong> overlap in advertisements, so we treat them together \u2014 and candidates should search under all of them.<\/p>\n

Demand exists in hospitals, community health centres, care homes, specialist clinics and private healthcare. Careers can develop towards specialisation, management or teaching.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 All current vacancies: Nursing<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Doctors and medical specialists<\/h2>\n

Doctors are among the most sought-after profiles, particularly in individual specialties. Positions are available in university medical centres, general hospitals, community health centres, specialist clinics and private providers.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 All current vacancies: Doctors<\/a> \u00b7 Medical specializations<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Healthcare assistants and care workers<\/h2>\n

An ageing population and growing long-term care needs make care roles increasingly important, mainly in care homes, hospitals, social care institutions and long-term care providers.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Nursing<\/a> \u00b7 Allied health professionals<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Physiotherapists<\/h2>\n

Demand is growing due to an ageing population, rehabilitation after injury and surgery, and a stronger focus on prevention and movement. Physiotherapists work in hospitals, health centres, rehabilitation institutions, private practices, sports centres and care homes.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 All current vacancies: Rehabilitation<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Nursing technicians<\/h2>\n

Nursing technicians are an essential part of the clinical team, supporting patient care and the wider team. Because job titles overlap in practice, searching under several terms is recommended.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Nursing<\/a> \u00b7 Emergency medical services<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Pharmacists<\/h2>\n

Pharmacy offers careers in community and hospital pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry, research, drug development, quality assurance and regulatory affairs.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Pharmacy<\/a> \u00b7 Pharmaceutical industry<\/a><\/p>\n

7. Occupational therapists<\/h2>\n

Occupational therapy plays an important role in rehabilitation, patient independence and quality of life, in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, care homes, health centres and social care institutions.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Rehabilitation<\/a><\/p>\n

8. Radiographers<\/h2>\n

Modern diagnostics increasingly depends on qualified medical imaging professionals, employed in hospitals, diagnostic centres and specialist clinics with radiology services.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 All current vacancies: Radiology<\/a><\/p>\n

9. Laboratory scientists and technicians<\/h2>\n

Laboratory diagnostics is a core part of modern medicine, and automation and new diagnostic methods are creating additional career options.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Laboratory and diagnostics<\/a><\/p>\n

10. Dentists<\/h2>\n

Dental medicine has a strong private sector and steady demand for dentists, dental assistants and related profiles.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 All current vacancies: Dental medicine<\/a><\/p>\n

Why healthcare is one of the strongest fields for employment<\/h2>\n

ZRSZ data indicates shortages across many occupations in 2026, including healthcare. Employment figures point the same way: according to SURS, growth in the number of people employed in health and social care was among the strongest \u2014 in October 2025 there were 3.4 % more people working in the sector than a year earlier.<\/p>\n

The drivers are structural: an ageing population, rising demand for healthcare, advances in medicine, rehabilitation, long-term care, retirement of existing staff and the growth of private healthcare.<\/p>\n

How to search for healthcare jobs<\/h2>\n

Do not search under a single job title. A registered nurse may find relevant adverts under nurse<\/em>, nursing<\/em>, healthcare graduate<\/em> or healthcare worker<\/em>. Location matters too \u2014 for example nurse Ljubljana<\/em>, doctor Maribor<\/em> or physiotherapist Celje<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Looking for a job in healthcare?<\/strong> On a specialised portal you can search by profession, location, employer and type of employment.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Browse current vacancies<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

Which healthcare professions are most in demand in Slovenia in 2026?<\/h3>\n

Nursing, medicine, healthcare assistance, rehabilitation and specialist clinical services are among the most promising. ZRSZ forecasts shortages across many occupations in 2026, including healthcare.<\/p>\n

Is there a shortage of nurses in Slovenia?<\/h3>\n

Yes. Nursing is one of the fields where demand is most pronounced, for nurses, registered nurses and healthcare graduates alike.<\/p>\n

Which healthcare profession is the most in demand?<\/h3>\n

There is no single official ranking. ZRSZ does not publish a list of \u00bbmost in-demand healthcare professions\u00ab; it assesses the balance between supply and demand by occupational group.<\/p>\n

Is healthcare a good career choice?<\/h3>\n

Given long-term demand for healthcare services, an ageing population and staff shortages, healthcare is one of the fields with relatively good employment prospects.<\/p>\n

Where can I look for healthcare jobs?<\/h3>\n

In hospitals, community health centres, private clinics, care homes, diagnostic centres, pharmacies, the pharmaceutical industry and other providers \u2014 or on a specialised job portal where vacancies are sorted by profession and location.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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