Acting head nurse for Narsaq

Acting Head Nurse for Narsaq

We are looking for an engaged and proactive head nurse for a 4-month temporary position at Narsaq Health Center starting on December 1, 2026, or by agreement.

The position is available and time-limited, as the current head nurse is on leave from December 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

If you are interested in leading a health center in the heart of South Greenland and being part of a present and interdisciplinary work community, this may be the position for you.

About the position

As acting head nurse, you will have overall responsibility for the daily operations of the health center. You will lead an interdisciplinary team and actively contribute to the development of both the professional level, the work environment, and the organizational quality.

We prioritize well-being, collaboration, and patient safety and work purposefully to create coherent patient pathways and stable frameworks for both patients and staff.

You will be part of a close leadership community in the Kujataa Region with ongoing support from the chief nurse, leading regional doctor, other head nurses, and operations managers.

We expect:

• To be a licensed nurse.
• To have an interest in or experience with leadership.
• To work in a structured manner and have strong organizational skills.
• To thrive in a diverse and dynamic work environment.
• To be good at building relationships and collaborating across professional groups.
• To contribute to professional development and quality assurance.
• To maintain an overview and make decisions in a daily routine with many different tasks.

As head nurse, your responsibilities are:

• Daily management and operation of Narsaq Health Center.
• Responsible for planning and executing nursing care
• Ensuring quality and patient safety.
• Co-responsibility for recruitment, introduction, and retention of staff.
• Shift and vacation planning.
• Contributing to a good and developing work environment.
• Participation in clinical work as needed.

The position includes a combination of managerial, administrative, and clinical tasks. You will be responsible for daily operations and personnel management while actively participating in clinical work at the health center.

Narsaq Health Center is characterized by a strong collegial bond, short decision-making paths, and a diverse everyday life with great professional breadth. You will meet engaged colleagues who are passionate about creating good patient pathways and a good work environment.

Here you will have the opportunity to make a visible difference, develop your leadership skills, and become part of a healthcare system where collaboration and flexibility are crucial for success

Narsaq Health Center has about 25 employees from various professional groups, including nurses, health assistants, interpreters, secretaries, midwives, doctors, and other healthcare professionals. As head nurse, you will be the immediate supervisor of the nursing staff and play a central role in supporting interdisciplinary collaboration at the health center.

Narsaq:

Narsaq is a town with about 1,200 inhabitants located in the southern part of Greenland in the Kujataa Region.

The Kujataa Region includes the regional hospital in Qaqortoq, the health centers in Narsaq and Nanortalik, as well as village consultations in the region's villages. The population base consists of about 3,000 citizens in Qaqortoq, about 1,200 citizens in Narsaq, and a total of around 6,000 citizens in the entire region.

Narsaq Health Center handles a wide range of health-related tasks and plays a central role in local healthcare services. The town is surrounded by unique nature with fjords, mountains, and an active outdoor life, providing great opportunities for experiences outside of working hours.

You can read more about the town of Narsaq on Visit Greenland's website: https://visitgreenland.com/da/destinations/narsaq/

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 26, 2026

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Chief Nurse Anniita Lund Lynge at tel. (+299) 64 22 11 or by email: ANLU@PEQQIK.GL or Leading Regional Doctor Suheil Salamon at tel. (+299) 642211 or by email: SUSHA@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 in effect 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 seeking 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 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 Healthcare System

The Greenlandic Healthcare 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.