Nurse in Psychiatric Ward

We focus on professionalism and a supportive work environment. We emphasize that you contribute to a good and safe working environment in your work and collaboration.

The A1 ward is Greenland's only psychiatric inpatient department, receiving both acute and planned patients from all over Greenland. We have space for 12 patients with mental disorders, including space for 3 patients in a secured section.

There are about 22 employees; nurses, healthcare assistants, educators, and occupational therapists. In the department, we work on the development of psychiatric care, milieu therapy, and nursing. The weekly working hours are 40 hours with rotating day, evening, and night shifts. You should expect to be on duty every second weekend. If you are new to psychiatry, you can receive a special introductory program.

We offer:

• Good introduction
• Visible and present leadership
• A department that values a safe working environment highly
• An innovative and active professional environment with, among other things, theme days, teaching supervision, conferences, and space in daily life for reflection.
• Large permanent staff group
• Membership of an active staff association

We expect that you:

• Has psychiatric experience, knowledge, or interest in
• Relevant health professional or educational training
• Is conscientious, robust, and committed
• Has good collaboration skills
• Is good at establishing and maintaining relationships with people who have difficulties
• Have the desire and interest to learn
• Contributes to a good and safe working environment

Application

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

Start date: February 9, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: January 25, 2026

Job interviews are held continuously.

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from department nurse Linn Laue Michelsen at tel. (+299) 34 48 00 or by email: LIIL@PEQQIK.GL

Housing

Housing is allocated according to the rules applicable in the Greenlandic Health Service 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 on 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 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 obvious 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 healthcare system.

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 deleted immediately for your safety.