Nurse wanted for Greenland's southernmost town – Nanortalik - for the winter

Nurse sought for Greenland's southernmost town – Nanortalik - for the winter

Do you dream of a nursing profession with great variation, independent responsibility, and the opportunity to make a real difference in a smaller community?

Nanortalik Health Center is looking for an engaged nurse who wishes to become part of a small, dedicated team with high professionalism, close collaboration, and a workday where no two days are the same.

We are flexible in the employment form and offer both temporary positions of 3–6 months duration as well as the possibility of permanent employment.

About the position

As a nurse in Nanortalik, you will be part of a health center with a broad portfolio of tasks and great professional variation.

The tasks include, among others:

• Visitation and consultations for citizens from the town and the surrounding settlements
• Emergency room function
• Reception and assessment of patients
• Caring for hospitalized patients

The health center has room for 10 hospitalized patients, and the work spans widely across patient groups and clinical issues.

You will be part of a smaller interdisciplinary team consisting of nurses and health assistants, where collaboration, flexibility, and professional independence are central competencies.

At times, medical support is provided via telemedicine in close collaboration with doctors in Nuuk and the regional hospital in Qaqortoq.

We offer

• An exciting and versatile nursing profession
• A high degree of independence and responsibility
• A close interdisciplinary collaboration
• Engaged and competent colleagues
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• A workplace where trust, respect, care, and professionalism are core values

We are looking for you who

• Has authorization as a nurse
• Preferably has clinical experience
• Has acute nursing competencies or a desire to develop these
• Thrives with a broad and varied portfolio of tasks
• Can work independently and maintain an overview in a busy workday
• Has good collaboration skills and contributes positively to the work environment
• Is flexible, proactive, and curious about new professional challenges
• Has IT skills at user level

If you have a relevant diploma, master's, or graduate degree, this can be compensated according to the applicable agreement.

About Nanortalik

Nanortalik is Greenland's southernmost town with approximately 1,100 inhabitants and 3 associated settlements. Nanortalik is located on an island that can be reached by helicopter or boat.

Here you have the opportunity to combine a meaningful work life with a very special lifestyle close to nature. The area offers fantastic opportunities for hiking, sailing, fishing, and experiences in unique Greenlandic surroundings.

Nanortalik is a smaller community where proximity, community, and relationships play an important role - both professionally and privately.

Application

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

Start date: November 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: October 29, 2026

Interviews will be conducted continuously

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 travel for joining and leaving and relocation of belongings, 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 contingent upon a valid residence and work permit. A residence and work permit can only be applied for upon agreed employment.

The Greenlandic Health Service – Breadth, challenge, and professional pride

The Greenlandic Health Service is 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 seeking 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 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

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Organizational chart of the Greenlandic Health Service

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.