Night shift at the Greenlandic Patient Home

Night Watch at the Greenlandic Patient Home

We are looking for a calm and proactive night watch who approaches challenges with commitment and openness. You can either be a trained nurse or a Social and Health Assistant.

The patients at the Greenlandic Patient Home are characterized by being 3000 km away from their homeland while undergoing examination and treatment at a hospital in Denmark. There are between 80-90 patients and relatives, which means there are many different needs for support and guidance. Treatment primarily takes place at the hospitals in the Capital Region.

The position is for 28 hours weekly in a fixed night shift. Your working hours are from 11:15 PM to 7:15 AM in even weeks from Monday to Sunday.

The work consists of:

• Fixed tasks
• Supporting, guiding, and advising patients in their illness journey
• Facilitating good sleep by creating calm and security for the patients
• Following up with patients that the evening shift has assessed need supervision during the night
• Availability on the phone if a patient needs to contact you
• For early flights to Greenland, you ensure that the patients are transported with the house bus

We wish for a night watch who:

• Has knowledge of Greenlandic culture and language – not a strict requirement
• Has a good overview and thrives working alone
• Is present, has good communication skills, and thrives in the relationship with the patient
• Enjoys putting their own stamp on the function in collaboration with partners and patients
• Is independent, has humor, warmth, and empathy as well as approachability
• Is actively responsible for creating a vibrant workplace that we thrive in and are proud of
• Has IT skills, where it is a requirement to work with the professional system Cosmic – training will be provided
• Works steadily and structured with tasks

We offer:

• A changing and challenging everyday life where you can help shape the development
• To work with Greenlandic patients who greatly need you and are grateful for the support they receive
• A workplace where we communicate constructively and openly and work to build trust
• Persistent focus on learning, where we together make “each other better”
• Lovely colleagues

Application

Applications with a copy of relevant attachments must be sent in PDF format.

Start date: September 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: August 24, 2026

Employment interviews will be conducted continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from the center manager, Birtha Bianco BIBI@PEQQIK.GL, mobile: (+45) 42321813 or Professional Leader, Jette Tvede Christiansen CHTE@PEQQIK.GL mobile: (+45) 22120713

Housing

No housing is provided.

Salary and employment

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, according to 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. 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 is under the Department of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, Home Care, the Greenlandic Patient Home, and the operational area of the health service.

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 summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and sailing 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 cities, 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 Service

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.