Health assistants for Upernavik Health Center in 2026

Health Assistants for Upernavik Health Center in 2026

Do you want to work with close patient pathways and are you in need of a change of scenery? Then we may have your next job here in one of the northernmost towns in Greenland.

We offer a versatile position where you will take on many exciting tasks and challenges within the nursing profession. Here, your independence and experience are crucial.

The Job

The primary tasks of the health center are consultations for the town's citizens, emergency room work, nursing, and treatment of hospitalized patients, as well as monitoring of pregnant women and chronically ill patients.

No elective surgery is performed on-site, but minor procedures under local anesthesia are carried out. Preventive work is conducted based on the resources available at the health center.

The ward has space for 12 hospitalized patients and a larger patient hotel, as there are 9 settlements associated with Upernavik Health Center.

Patients who are hospitalized are of all ages; they can be both medical and surgical patients.

About You:

We look forward to meeting our future colleague who:

• Is trained as a Health Assistant or Social and Health Assistant
• Is positive and focuses on good quality in care based on the individual patient
• Has a good overview
• Is professionally engaged and contributes to development
• Has good collaboration skills and contributes to a good working environment
• Is flexible and willing to make an extra effort when required
• Values good interdisciplinary collaboration
• Enjoys a workday with varying tasks
• Wants to develop professionally

Qualifications

• Preferably hospital experience
• Bilingual Greenlandic/Danish, but not a requirement

Who Are We?

You will be part of a dedicated and skilled team in a well-functioning health center. You will meet friendly colleagues who provide a good introduction both professionally and socially in an exciting culture. The common values of the healthcare system are respect, trust, care, and professionalism.

There are 3 nurses, 6 health assistants, 6 department assistants, 1 bioanalyst, 1 porter, and 2 doctors. In addition, interpreters, cleaning staff, kitchen staff, and operational staff.

The health center provides primary services in somatic and psychiatric home care, health care, maternity care, and venereal clinic.

Upernavik

Is beautifully located against a mountain and is one of the northernmost towns in Greenland. About 3000 inhabitants live here, distributed in Upernavik town and the associated settlements. The town is special with its nine settlements, which means that most of the citizens in the area live in the settlements.

In winter, you can, among other things, go dog sledding on the ice, experience the northern lights, and days when the sun does not rise above the horizon.

In the summer months, fishing, whale watching, and boat trips are popular. From May to August, you can also experience the midnight sun.

Application

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

Start date: September 1, 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 the Chief Regional Coordinator for Upernavik and Qaanaaq Health Center, Jill Jensen. Phone +299 52 52 95 or by email: JHJE@PEQQIK.GL

Housing

Housing will be provided according to the rules applicable in the Greenlandic Health System 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. A residence and work permit can only be applied for upon agreed employment.

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

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

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

In Greenland, there are ample opportunities to live an active leisure life. In summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and boat trips are ideal 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

See the Organizational Chart of the Greenlandic Health System

Organizational Chart of the Greenlandic Health System

The Greenlandic Health 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.