Health Assistant for Psychiatric Area – Queen Ingrid's Hospital

Health Assistant for Psychiatric Area – Queen Ingrid's Hospital

The psychiatric area is looking for a committed and flexible health assistant to take care of daily practical tasks across departments in the psychiatric area, starting on November 1 or by agreement.

The position is organized in such a way that you will solve tasks where the need arises in the psychiatric area. You will report daily to the leader in the department where your work tasks are performed.

Your work tasks

Your tasks will be varied and can take place across several units, including psychiatric ward A1, Ikaarsaarfik, psychiatric secretariat, and outpatient clinic.
The tasks include, among other things:

• Cleaning and maintenance of common areas, washing rooms, and linen depots
• Assisting in organizing meals together with the patients
• Setting and clearing tables in collaboration with patients
• Operating dishwashers and general kitchen order
• Ensuring hygiene in kitchen areas
• Ordering and handling catering for staff, meetings, and events
• Picking up goods from the depot and central kitchen
• Coordinating with bed-making regarding beds
• Handling and picking up linen
• Preparing and cleaning patient rooms upon discharge
• Preparing and serving coffee, tea, and other beverages to patients and staff
• Taking on receptionist and interpreting tasks as needed
• Planning and coordinating practical tasks in collaboration with management
• Cross-functional tasks as needed (ad hoc)

We are looking for you who:

• Are a trained health assistant
• Thrive in a flexible everyday life and tasks that vary from day to day
• Can work independently and take responsibility for your own tasks
• Are service-minded, engaged, and take initiative
• Have good collaboration skills and thrive in a multidisciplinary environment

We offer:

• A thorough and safe introduction to the tasks
• A workday with great variation and the opportunity to make a difference in everyday life
• Working hours on weekdays between 08:00 – 16:00
• A dynamic work environment with a focus on collaboration and flexibility

Application

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

Start date: November 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: September 28, 2026

Employment interviews will be conducted continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Chief Nurse, Helle Mougaard, at phone: +299 344675 or email: HEMF@PEQQIK.GL, and from Chief Physician, Parnûna Heilmann, email: PAHO@PEQQIK.GL or phone +299 344572

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. 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 boating 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 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

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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.