Clinical Training Program for Foreign Nurses Winter Season 2026–2027

■Program Overview

About Niseko International Clinic

Niseko International Clinic is officially designated by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as a clinical training institution for foreign medical professionals.

Niseko, located in Hokkaido, is a world-famous winter resort, and during the winter season our clinic treats a large number of international patients from all over the world.

Through this program, you will work together with a multicultural medical team and gain clinical experience in an international healthcare environment.

We are currently accepting applications from foreign-licensed nurses who can participate in the winter season program.

■Location

Niseko International Clinic

■Training Period

Early December 2026 – Late March 2027

Applicants who can participate for the full 4-month period will be given priority.

• 5 days /week
• Approximately 8–9 hours /day
• Extension possible (up to 2 years)
• Visa sponsorship available

■Positions Available

2 nurses

■Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Hold a valid nursing license
• Have at least 3 years of clinical experience
• Be able to communicate in English in a medical setting
• Be physically and mentally fit for a busy winter season
• Be able to work cooperatively in a multicultural team environment

Preferred experience:

• Emergency / ER
• Orthopedics
• Outpatient care
• IV therapy
• Sports injuries

Japanese language ability is welcome but not required.

■Main Responsibilities

• Assisting in fever outpatient clinic
• Intravenous (IV) therapy
• Outpatient patient care
• Supporting physicians
• Trauma / urgent care support

This is not an observership.
Participants will work as part of the clinical team.

■Program Features

• MHLW-approved training institution
• International medical team
• Large number of foreign patients
• High-volume winter clinical practice
• Many sports injury cases

Our philosophy

Work hard, Play harder

Experience world-class powder snow and real international medicine at the same time.

■Support & Benefits

Salary cannot be provided under Japanese regulations.
However, NIC provides the following support:

• Monthly living stipend
• Accommodation (shared house / apartment, furnished, utilities & Wi-Fi included)
• Visa sponsorship support

■Application

Please send the following by email:

• CV
• Copy of nursing license
• Summary of clinical experience
• Motivation letter

Mail
contact@niseko-nic.com

Website
https://www.niseko-nic.com

Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

■ Note

＊Visa processing usually takes about 4 months
＊Application deadline: End of August