Night Watchman

We are looking for a calm and proactive night watchman who approaches challenges with commitment and openness. You can either be a trained nurse or a social and health assistant.

The patients at the Greenlandic Patient Home are characterized by being 3000 km away from their homeland while receiving treatment for various illnesses. There are between 70-80 patients and relatives, which creates many different needs for support and guidance. Treatment primarily takes place at the hospitals in the Capital Region.

The position is for 28 hours per week in a fixed night shift. Your working hours are from 11:15 PM to 7:15 AM in even weeks from Monday to Sunday.

The work consists of:

• Get assigned tasks
• Support, advise, and guide the patients in their course of illness.
• Support good night's sleep by creating calm and security for the patients.
• Follow-up with the patients that the evening shift has assessed need supervision during the night.
• Availability on the phone, should a patient need to contact you.
• For early flights to Greenland, you ensure that the patients are transported by the house bus.

We are looking for a night watchman who:

• Has knowledge of Greenlandic culture and language – not a strict requirement
• Has a good overview and thrives on working alone.
• Is present, has good communication skills, and thrives in the relationship with the patient.
• Thrives on putting their own stamp on the function in collaboration with partners and patients.
• Is independent, has humor, warmth, and empathy as well as approachability.
• Is actively co-responsible for creating a vibrant workplace where we thrive and take pride in.
• Has IT skills, where it is a requirement to work with the specialized system Cosmic – there will be training.
• Works steadily and structured with the tasks.

We offer:

• A changing and challenging everyday life, where one can help shape the development.
• To work with Greenlandic patients who greatly need you and are grateful for the support they receive.
• It is a workplace where we communicate constructively and openly and work to build trust.
• Persistent focus on learning, where we together make "each other better"
• Lovely colleagues

Application

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

Start date: March 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: January 16, 2026

Job interviews are held continuously.

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from the center manager, Birtha Bianco BIBI@PEQQIK.GL, mobile: (+45) 42321813 or the Professional Leader, Jette Tvede Christiansen CHTE@PEQQIK.GL mobile: (+45) 22120713.

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 travel for joining and leaving, as well as relocation of personal belongings, 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 the 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 healthcare system is for you.

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

In Greenland, there are plenty of opportunities to lead an active leisure life. In the summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and sailing are great activities. 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 Healthcare System

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 immediately deleted for your security.