Psychiatric Home Nurse for the Regional Hospital in Qaqortoq

Psychiatric Home Nurse for the Regional Hospital in Qaqortoq

We are looking for a nurse who is interested in working in our psychiatric home care starting on August 11.
We can offer a temporary position of 3-6 months duration or a permanent employment.

Approximately 30 patients are attached to the psychiatric home care. We are a small hospital and there is close collaboration with other professional groups. In addition, there is collaboration with the following: relatives/families, living units and activity centers, correctional services, police, caseworkers, support persons in homes, and staff in living units and institutions as well as the psychiatric department in Nuuk.

We offer:

• An exciting and varied position
• A workday where you have significant influence, as it is an independent function.
• You have close contact with the doctors and your management
• A two-cultural society and work environment

We are looking for you who:

• Are mature and enjoy working independently
• Have experience with psychiatry
• Are eager to work with another culture
• Prefer a good work environment

About us:

• A regional hospital that values interdisciplinary work
• We are good at welcoming new colleagues even if they are employed in another function
• A regional hospital with many functional areas, we are about 65 employees

Functions at the hospital include general medical practice, nursing consultations, emergency room/reception, laboratory, radiology, lifestyle, and much more. Additionally, there is a ward with space for 21 admitted patients, where psychiatric patients are sometimes also admitted. Finally, the hospital is supported by a number of service and administrative areas.

Application

Applications accompanied by copies of relevant documents must be sent in PDF format.

Start date: August 11, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: August 10, 2026

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Chief Nurse Anniita Lund Lynge at tel. (+299) 64 22 11 or by email: ANLU@PEQQIK.GL

Housing

Housing will be provided 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 applicable 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. Residence and work permits can only be applied for upon agreed employment.

The Greenlandic Health Service – Breadth, Challenge, and Professional Pride

The Greenlandic Health Service 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 health service's Operations Area.

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

In Greenland, there are ample opportunities to live an active leisure life. In the summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and boating 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 towns, there is plenty of 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

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The Greenlandic Health Service is a smoke-free workplace.

We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically.

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