Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Educator

We are primarily looking for someone who is trained as an occupational therapist, physiotherapist, educator, or similar, who has the desire and professionalism to work with people with psychiatric disorders in treatment psychiatry.

The position is a full-time role with shifting shifts and is available for occupancy from May 1, 2026, or by further agreement. The position can be applied for as a temporary position of at least 5 months' duration.

Department A1 is Greenland's only specialized department – a psychiatric reception department with space for 12 patients, of which 3 are in a specially secured section.

The department is located at Queen Ingrid's Hospital in Nuuk. We receive patients from all over Greenland with disorders across the entire psychiatric spectrum and patients of all ages who need observation, treatment, care, and rehabilitation during hospitalization. Patient care and treatment are organized based on a bio-psycho-social treatment model. Care and treatment are based on environmental therapeutic treatment principles, relational therapy, and ego-supportive therapeutic conversations.

Your daily task is to function as a professional contact person for patients suffering from severe psychiatric illness, assist in developing treatment and coping plans, observe and document, support and create safety, structure, and frameworks for a good everyday life for the hospitalized patients, taking into account the individual patients' challenges and needs. The department places a high value on safety and collaboration.

Organizationally, you refer to the Department Nurse. You are part of a collegial community with doctors, nurses, educators, physiotherapists, and assistants. The department receives students and trainees. The area is led by a regional management team, which consists of a chief physician and a chief nurse. In addition to Department A1, the area includes an outpatient clinic where children, adolescents, and adults with a psychiatric disorder are assessed and treated on an outpatient basis by doctors, nurses, and psychologists. Department A1 is associated with psychiatric therapy, and the area includes a District Psychiatry Ikaarssarfik, supported by an interpreter and a social worker function.

We can offer:

• It is a very varied and challenging job with influence over one's own work.
• A job where environmental therapeutic principles are the foundation...
• Interdisciplinarity and collaboration are a necessity.
• A job that requires both professional and personal involvement.
• Opportunity for professional development through performance reviews, theme days, and specially designed courses.
• Ongoing supervision
• Conflict management and de-escalation are trained regularly.
• A present and engaged leadership

We expect:

• That you are a trained occupational therapist, educator, or similar.
• That you have psychiatric knowledge and experience.
• That you are committed, diligent, outgoing, flexible, and have the ability to structure.
• Good at establishing contact and willing to collaborate across professional groups.
• That you are self-employed and can organize your own work.
• That you contribute to a positive work environment in the department.
• That you contribute to the development of departmental offerings.

Application

Application with attached copy of relevant documents must be sent in PDF format.

Start date: May 1, 2026

Application deadline: March 20, 2026

Job interviews are held continuously.

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Management and Recruitment Consultant Ann Birkekær Kjeldsen via email: ABKJ@PEQQIK.GL or call +299547516 and leave a message, and I will call you back.

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 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 the 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 Health Service is right for you.

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 healthcare system.

Organizational chart of the Greenlandic Health Service

The Greenlandic healthcare system is a smoke-free workplace.

We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically.

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