We are looking for a healthcare assistant for the inpatient department at the regional hospital in Sisimiut.

We are looking for a healthcare assistant for the inpatient department at the regional hospital Sisimiut

At the regional hospital Sisimiut in the inpatient department, there is one vacant position as a healthcare assistant to be filled from November 15, 2026, as a permanent employee.

The position is primarily in the inpatient department, where there is room for 19 hospitalized patients and with various professional groups as colleagues in the care team. Here we receive patients from infants to the elderly.

The work also includes a teaching/pedagogical function as the regional hospital has nursing students and healthcare assistant trainees throughout the year.

You will work every third weekend. In addition, one must also expect to assist other departments as needed and that one has some on-call duties from home during weekdays and weekends.

You will receive an introduction to working in the consultation/emergency room during weekdays, as one participates in the triage of patients during acute inquiries in the shifts.

You will have a challenging everyday life with many exciting tasks at our workplace.

We offer:

• Thorough introduction
• Exciting everyday life with challenging tasks.
• A good collegial relationship with good interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Independent work with good opportunities for sparring with colleagues.

We are looking for you who:

• Has broad knowledge and experience in nursing.
• Is curious and motivated by challenges.
• Has good collaboration skills and is flexible.
• Can work independently
• Has humor and a twinkle in the eye

About us:

• We have a good collegial bond. Good at welcoming new staff.
• Engaged and motivated colleagues in a fine mix of different competency levels.
• No two days are the same.

The regional hospital Sisimiut has about 85 employees and 19 beds and functions as a combination of a medical practice and emergency room with the possibility of admissions. We also have a well-functioning primary sector department.

Application

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

Start date: November 15, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: October 11, 2026

Employment interviews are conducted continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Chief Nurse Nukánguak Maren Heilmann at tel. (+299) 86 88 67 or by email: NUOL@PEQQIK.GL or to Head Nurse Arnannguaq Lennert at tel. (+299) 86 42 11 or by email: ARLE@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 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 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 healthcare system's Operations Area.

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 summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and boating 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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The Greenlandic Healthcare System is a smoke-free workplace.

We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically.

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