Permanent nurse for Ittoqqortoormiit in 2026

Permanent nurse for Ittoqqortoormiit in 2026

We are looking for a permanent nurse as soon as possible, for a very exciting and versatile job.

Ittoqqortoormiit Health Center is part of the Health Region Sermersooq, where Queen Ingrid's Health Center (D.I.S.) in Nuuk is the largest. Ittoqqortoormiit has about 350 inhabitants. The health center employs two nurses, an interpreter, and a cleaning assistant.

The health center does not have a doctor physically present. However, there is daily contact with specialists in general medicine at D.I.S., and consultations are held with them regarding acute patients during on-call hours.

The health center's task is to promote health, prevention, examination, and treatment. There may be short-term hospitalizations.

There will be an introduction with an overlapping nurse. You will be introduced to various functions such as performing gynecological examinations, blood sampling, X-ray imaging, and ultrasound scans of pregnant women via TEAMS with a midwife. There is ample time for each patient.

This is a varied and very exciting job with good opportunities for development - both personally and professionally.

We are looking for nurses who:

• Have broad experience
• Can work independently
• Have good collaboration skills and are flexible
• Enjoy new challenges
• Preferably think creatively
• Have a flair for a bit of technology and IT at user level

We offer:

• Many different and exciting challenges
• Support from the head nurse based in Nuuk. In addition, there is daily support from specialists at Queen Ingrid's Health Center

Application

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

Start date: September 17, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: September 15, 2026

Employment interviews will be conducted continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Head Nurse Hanne Nyborg at tel. 344442 or by email HNY@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 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. 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 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 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 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.