We are looking for a department nurse for the ward at the Regional Hospital in Aasiaat.

We are looking for a department nurse for the ward at the Regional Hospital in Aasiaat

Do you dream of being part of shaping the development in an exciting workplace, leading a multidisciplinary staff group, and contributing to strengthening nursing and patient pathways in the ward?

You can have the opportunity as our new department nurse in the ward.

In the ward, there are 22 beds. Admissions to the ward include all patient categories.

The ward operates as an emergency/reception from 4:00 PM to 8:00 AM. This means that there can be phone calls from all towns and settlements during this time.

You will lead a well-functioning staff group consisting of nurses, healthcare assistants, and department helpers.

You will have great opportunities to influence the work environment and culture in the house together with an engaged staff group. We focus on staff well-being, a purposeful and constructive meeting culture.

You will have close collaboration with the department nurses throughout the Disko region, as we focus on collaborating across the region.

The management structure is flat, and there is a visible management that will be a sparring partner along with the other department leaders, the operations manager, and the chief regional doctor.

We expect:

• That you are good at organizing
• That you enjoy being a leader and possibly have a leadership education
• That you are good at collaborating
• That you are good at embracing challenges
• That you are good at establishing and maintaining structures.
• That you contribute to continuous professional development

As a department nurse, you are:

• Responsible for visible daily management.
• Responsible for planning and executing nursing within the clinical area
• Responsible for ensuring high professionalism in patient contacts and targeted patient pathways
• Co-responsible for planning and coordinating tasks related to specialist visits
• Co-responsible for recruiting and retaining employees
• In collaboration with the staff group responsible for a good work environment
• Responsible for duty roster and vacation plan

When the ward becomes your future workplace:

• You will be welcomed by a staff group that needs you
• You will have engaged, skilled, and happy colleagues
• You will have workdays that are never the same
• You will be involved in clinical work mainly during day shifts together with a staff group that works in 3-shift rotation.
• Upon permanent employment, there will be opportunities for courses/training after 1 year of employment.

Do not hesitate to contact us. We are always open to questions and more information.

Aasiaat

Aasiaat is located in the Disko Region in Northwest Greenland. The healthcare system consists of the hospital in Aasiaat, the health centers in Qasigiannguit and Qeqertarsuaq, the nursing station in Kangaatsiaq, and village health clinics in the 8 settlements. In Aasiaat town, there are about 3000 inhabitants, about 1000 inhabitants in both Qeqertarsuaq and Qasigiannguit, and about 7000 inhabitants in the entire region.

The Disko Region is located north of the Arctic Circle, which means we have both midnight sun in the summer and polar night in the winter. The area has been inhabited for many generations, which there are fine traces of throughout the region. The nature is characterized by the sea, the archipelago, the mountains, sea ice, and icebergs. There are good opportunities to visit the other larger towns in the region.

You can read more about the region where the job is located at www.peqqik.gl

Application

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

Start date: November 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: September 19, 2026

Employment interviews will be conducted continuously

Contact

If this has sparked your interest, do not hesitate to get in touch.

Information about the position can be obtained from regional chief nurse Hanne Underbjerg Hjaltalin at tel. (+299) 894271 or (+299) 588945 or by email: HUB@PEQQIK.GL

Housing

Housing will be provided according to the rules applicable in the Greenlandic healthcare 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 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 Healthcare System – Breadth, Challenge, and Professional Pride

The Greenlandic healthcare system 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 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 healthcare system 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 obvious 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 healthcare system

Organizational chart of the Greenlandic healthcare system

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.