Development and Education Responsible Nurse

Do you want to help develop psychiatric nursing in Greenland? – Then you are the one we are looking for.

The psychiatric department at Queen Ingrid's Hospital, Nuuk is seeking a development and education responsible nurse from March 1, 2026, or by agreement.

The psychiatric area consists of the psychiatric outpatient clinic, psychiatric ward A1, and Ikaarsaarfik.

The psychiatry assesses and treats citizens from all over Greenland, both outpatient, elective, or emergency.

The new psychiatric building of the psychiatric area (New Psychiatry) is expected to be completed in 2027.

The psychiatry receives students and pupils for internships.

In your daily work, you will refer to the Area Management and have a close collaboration with the middle managers in the area as well as clinical and practical supervisors regarding the education of students and trainees.

We offer:

• A position with professional development towards new psychiatry
• A workplace with dedicated staff who seek professional development.
• A job focused on development and education in psychiatry
• Supervision and professional sparring
• Working hours 08:00 - 16:00

We are looking for you who:

• Is a registered nurse
• Has further education at the specialist/master's or graduate level
• Preferably has experience from employment in psychiatry.
• Preferably has experience with development tasks.
• Has engagement, will, and can take initiative and responsibility for professional development.
• Focuses on developing a work environment where motivation, professionalism, well-being, and safety make everyday life and the work environment more predictable.

Application

Application with attached copy of relevant documents must be sent in PDF format via www.gjob.dk

Start date: March 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: February 19, 2026

Job interviews are held continuously.

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Helle Mougaard, Chief Nurse, at phone (+299) 344675 or by email: HEMF@PEQQIK.GL

Housing

Housing is allocated according to the rules in the Greenlandic Health Service that are in effect at any given time.

Salary and employment

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation travel and moving expenses, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Citizenship

If you are not a Nordic citizen, please note that employment is conditional upon a valid residence and work permit. A residence and work permit can only be applied for upon agreed employment.

The Greenlandic Healthcare System – Breadth, Challenge, and Professional Pride

The Greenlandic healthcare system falls under the Department of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, the National Health Service, the Greenlandic Patient Home, and the operational area of the healthcare system.

If you are looking for professional challenges, are curious, and enjoy working broadly, then a job in the Greenlandic Health Service is something for you.

You can read more about the Greenlandic healthcare system at www.gjob.dk

In Greenland, there are plenty of opportunities to live an active leisure life. In the summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and sailing are great activities. The winter offers northern lights and plenty of skiing, and if you live north of the Arctic Circle, you can go dog sledding. In the larger cities, there is a vibrant cultural life with sports clubs, art exhibitions, concerts, cafes, and restaurants. You can read more about the region where the job is located at www.peqqik.gl

See the organizational chart of the Greenlandic Health Service.

Organizational chart of the Greenlandic Health Service

The Greenlandic healthcare system is a smoke-free workplace.

We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically, via Gjob.dk.

Applications sent by email will be deleted immediately for your safety.