The Strategic Positioning of Indonesian Nurses in the International Healthcare Labor Market
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Title
The Strategic Positioning of Indonesian Nurses in the International Healthcare Labor Market
Subject
The increasing demand for healthcare
Description
The increasing demand for healthcare professionals
worldwide has highlighted the critical role of nurses in
ensuring equitable and high-quality patient care (World
Health Organization and OECD, 2024). As healthcare
systems struggle to address workforce shortages,
particularly in aging populations, international demand
for migrant nurses continues to rise (Sweileh, 2024).
Indonesian nurses, with their growing professional
competencies and adaptability, are well positioned to
play a significant role in the global healthcare labor
market (Efendi et al., 2021). However, strategic
interventions are required to optimize their contributions
and ensure well-being throughout the migration cycle.
Indonesian nurses’ migration follows a structured
cycle comprising the pre-migration, migration, and post-
migration stages (Efendi, Aurizki and Pradipta, 2024).
Each stage presents unique challenges, including
regulatory barriers, cultural adaptation, and skill
recognition in the destination countries (Pradipta et al.,
2023). While neighboring countries such as Singapore
and Australia have increasing demand projections for
international nurses, Indonesia may focus on improving
its nursing education and adding the language
competencies required in destination countries to
enhance its competitiveness. The government,
educational institutions, and communities must work
together to develop a more agile and adaptive nursing
workforce in alignment with the Golden Indonesia 2045
vision.
worldwide has highlighted the critical role of nurses in
ensuring equitable and high-quality patient care (World
Health Organization and OECD, 2024). As healthcare
systems struggle to address workforce shortages,
particularly in aging populations, international demand
for migrant nurses continues to rise (Sweileh, 2024).
Indonesian nurses, with their growing professional
competencies and adaptability, are well positioned to
play a significant role in the global healthcare labor
market (Efendi et al., 2021). However, strategic
interventions are required to optimize their contributions
and ensure well-being throughout the migration cycle.
Indonesian nurses’ migration follows a structured
cycle comprising the pre-migration, migration, and post-
migration stages (Efendi, Aurizki and Pradipta, 2024).
Each stage presents unique challenges, including
regulatory barriers, cultural adaptation, and skill
recognition in the destination countries (Pradipta et al.,
2023). While neighboring countries such as Singapore
and Australia have increasing demand projections for
international nurses, Indonesia may focus on improving
its nursing education and adding the language
competencies required in destination countries to
enhance its competitiveness. The government,
educational institutions, and communities must work
together to develop a more agile and adaptive nursing
workforce in alignment with the Golden Indonesia 2045
vision.
Creator
Ferry Efendi1* , and Rifky Octavia Pradipta1
Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/jn.v20i1.70200
Date
1, February 2024,
Contributor
peri irawan
Format
pdf
Language
english
Type
text
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Collection
Citation
Ferry Efendi1* , and Rifky Octavia Pradipta1, “The Strategic Positioning of Indonesian Nurses in the International Healthcare Labor Market,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11106.