We are looking for Health Assistants and Nurses

We are looking for Health Assistants and Nurses

Are you looking for professional challenges and time for your patients? Then Aasiaat Hospital is just for you.

At Aasiaat Hospital, we continuously work to strengthen continuity in patient pathways, which requires stability in employment. At the same time, there is a focus on maintaining a good working environment for all our staff groups.

We are therefore looking for Health Assistants and Nurses who want to be an important player in a professionally broad and engaged staff group - preferably as permanent employees, but temporary positions are also of interest.

Region Disko

Region Disko includes the Regional Hospital in Aasiaat, 3 towns with health centers, and 8 settlements. In Aasiaat, there are about 3000 inhabitants, and in the entire region, there are about 7000 inhabitants. Aasiaat is Greenland's 5th largest town. There are opportunities to participate in leisure activities in the large sports hall and there are several options for dining at restaurants/cafés. The staff housing is located close to the hospital. There is a culture among the staff that they gather for various activities in their free time.

You make a difference.

We are looking for you who are ready for new challenges.

The work is diverse and you will quickly feel how your role as a health assistant or nurse makes a difference for the town's citizens.

You will become part of a smaller regional hospital, and you can expect a daily life with a lot of responsibility.

Your tasks cover a wide area, where in addition to general nursing in the ward, you will also participate in emergency room work. You can therefore expect to work with both outpatient and admitted patients.

You will be part of a rotation with every other weekend and in 3-shift work.

We offer:

• Engaged colleagues who together have a broad professional experience
• A daily life where we strive for a respectful and appreciative collaboration
• Introduction and training while we work
• A workplace where clinical work and patient safety are the focus.

As a future colleague, we emphasize:

• That you can work independently and at the same time have good collaboration skills
• Focus on good patient pathways and patient safety.
• Enjoy working interdisciplinary

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 20, 2026

Employment interviews will be held continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from 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 Health Service 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 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 falls under the Department of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, Home Care, the Greenlandic Patient Home, and the health service's Operations Area.

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 great 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, cafés, 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 Health Service

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.