Social and health assistant wanted for Greenland's only specialized department in psychiatry.

Social and health assistant sought for Greenland's only specialized department in psychiatry

Do you want to participate in the development of psychiatry in Greenland? -Then you are the one we need.

The position can be filled from December 1, 2026, or by further agreement. The position may possibly be filled in a temporary role of at least 4 months duration. The weekly working hours are 40 hours/week in alternating day, evening, and night shifts. You should expect to be on duty every 2nd weekend. If you are new to psychiatry and seeking a permanent position, you can receive a special introductory program.

A1 is a psychiatric department that receives both acute and planned patients from all over Greenland. We have room for 12 patients with mental disorders. There is space for 3 patients in a sheltered section. The psychiatric department is led daily by a head nurse. About 22 employees are employed, consisting of: nurses, health assistants, educators, and physiotherapists/occupational therapists. In the department, we work on the development of psychiatric care and milieu therapy. We focus on Self-Supporting nursing, patient and medication safety, contact person function, conflict management, relationships and networks, involving the patient in the treatment process, and psycho-education.

As an assistant, you will be responsible for the task of contact person for a smaller group of patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. You will need to contribute with frameworks and structure for everyday life, collaborate with the patient to develop coping plans, observe psychopathology and document, and conduct self-supporting conversations. You will need to administer medication within your area of competence. You will assist in training and retraining daily skills for the patients. In the discharge phase, you will focus on the good life outside the hospital together with the patient.

We have based our work on the values of the Health System: Respect, Care, Trust, and Professionalism. We emphasize that you contribute to a good and safe working environment in your work and collaboration.

The psychiatric department is part of the psychiatric area in Greenland and is located at Greenland's National Hospital Queen Ingrid's Hospital. The psychiatric area is managed daily by a regional management. The psychiatric area includes the inpatient department A1 and the district psychiatry in Nuuk. We have a well-functioning outpatient clinic with doctors and psychologists who work with patients from all over Greenland, including via telepsychiatry. In addition, the department is associated with a psychiatric therapy that works with rehabilitation - recovery.

We offer:

• Good introduction
• Visible and present leadership
• A department that values a safe working environment highly
• An innovative and active professional environment with, among other things, theme days, teaching supervision, conferences, and space in everyday life for reflection.
• Opportunity for independent areas of responsibility and competence development upon permanent employment
• Membership of an active staff association

We expect you to:

• Be educated as a Social and Health Assistant or similar
• Have psychiatric experience preferably from acute psychiatry or interest in it
• Be diligent and committed
• Have good collaboration skills and contribute positively to the good working environment
• Be good at establishing and maintaining relationships with people who have difficulties
• Have the desire and interest to learn
• Contribute to a good and safe working environment

Application

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

Start date: December 1, 2026, or by agreement

Application deadline: November 6, 2026

Employment interviews are held continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Management and Recruitment Consultant Ann Birkekær Kjeldsen at email: ABKJ@PEQQIK.GL or call +299547516 and leave a message, and I will call you back.

Housing

Housing will be provided according to the rules applicable in the Greenlandic Health System at any 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. A residence and work permit can only be applied for upon agreed employment.

The Greenlandic Health System – Breadth, Challenge, and Professional Pride

The Greenlandic Health System 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 health system's Operations Area.

If you are looking for professional challenges, are curious, and enjoy working broadly, then a job in the Greenlandic Health System 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 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 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.