Nurses for the Outpatient Clinic at the Regional Hospital Ilulissat are sought as soon as possible.

Nurses for the Outpatient Clinic at the Regional Hospital Ilulissat, urgently needed

Experience professional challenges, magnificent nature, and a strong community in Greenland's largest city north of the Arctic Circle.

Do you dream of a nursing position with great independence, your own patient pathways, and the opportunity to use your entire professional expertise? In Ilulissat, you will have a daily routine where you not only assist but also independently plan, coordinate, and follow patients through their journeys.

As a nurse in our outpatient clinic, you will become an important part of the city's primary healthcare offerings. The outpatient clinic functions in many ways as both a medical practice, a chronic care clinic, and an entry point to the healthcare system. Therefore, you will play a central role in the treatment of citizens with chronic diseases, telephone triage, and assessment of acute issues.

We are looking for committed nurses for permanent positions or longer-term temporary contracts. Due to the thorough introduction and training, we prioritize temporary contracts of at least 3 months. However, we would prefer that you have the opportunity to stay even longer.

Knowledge of Greenlandic culture and language is an advantage, but not a requirement.

About the Regional Hospital Ilulissat

The Regional Hospital Ilulissat is the largest hospital in the Avannaa Region and serves as a central treatment facility for the entire region. We have ongoing visits from specialists in various fields, and our staff collaborates closely across professional groups.

The hospital includes, among other things:

• Inpatient department
• Outpatient clinic and emergency room
• Surgery department
• X-ray and laboratory
• Physiotherapy
• Health care
• Somatic and psychiatric home nursing
• Midwifery center with births

We are a multidisciplinary and cross-cultural workplace where we value collaboration, learning, and professional development. Our core values are respect, professionalism, care, trust, and honesty.

About the Outpatient Clinic

The outpatient clinic is a central part of the hospital and functions in many ways as the city's medical practice. Here, you will encounter both planned patient pathways, chronic care check-ups, telephone triage, and acute issues.

As a nurse, you will primarily be associated with the nursing outpatient clinic, where you independently manage pathways for citizens with chronic diseases. You will have great freedom and responsibility for planning, follow-up, and coordination of patients' treatment in close collaboration with the doctors.

Your tasks will include:

• Independent consultations and follow-up of citizens with chronic diseases
• Planning and coordination of patient pathways
• Clinical assessments and nursing consultations
• Telephone triage and advice for citizens
• Assessment of acute inquiries and referral to relevant treatment options
• Patient education and health promotion initiatives
• Participation in specialist outpatient clinics
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with doctors, interpreters, pharmacists, secretaries, and other partners

In your daily work, you will be part of a strong interdisciplinary team consisting of nurses, health assistants, doctors, interpreters, receptionists, and pharmacists.

We work in the Cosmic electronic patient journal and emphasize high professional quality, independence, and good collegial collaboration.

We offer

• An exciting and varied everyday life with great professional breadth
• Opportunity to independently follow and develop patient pathways
• High degree of responsibility and professional development
• Thorough introduction and training
• A strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ongoing education and competency development
• Support from experienced colleagues and doctors
• Present and accessible management
• A good working environment characterized by collaboration, humor, and helpfulness
• Opportunity to mentor students and trainees

We are looking for you who

• Are a licensed nurse with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Preferably have experience from a medical department, outpatient clinic, or general practice
• Have an interest in chronic disease treatment and prevention
• Work independently and thrive with great responsibility
• Can plan, prioritize, and coordinate patient pathways
• Have good communication skills
• Thrive in a diverse and sometimes unpredictable everyday life
• Actively contribute to a good working environment
• Have a desire to work in a cross-cultural organization

Knowledge of Greenlandic culture and language is an advantage, but not a requirement.

Practical information

The position is full-time with a 40-hour work week.

The working hours are primarily day shifts on weekdays. Additionally, you will work in the hospital's inpatient department every 2nd weekend.

Why a minimum of 3 months temporary contract?

The outpatient clinic manages a wide range of patient pathways and functions across specialties. This requires a thorough introduction to workflows, patient groups, journal systems, and the special conditions that apply in the Greenlandic healthcare system. Therefore, we prioritize temporary contracts of at least 3 months, so both the employee and the department get the most benefit from the training process, and to ensure continuity and quality in patient treatment.

A working life with a view of the Icefjord

Ilulissat is known for its unique nature and the world-famous Icefjord. Here, you will have a unique opportunity to combine an exciting working life with fantastic nature experiences all year round. The city also offers cozy cafes, restaurants, cultural offerings, and an active local community.

Application

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

Start date: January 2, 2027, or by agreement

Application deadline: December 31, 2026

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from Chief Nurse Kathrine Kehler at Phone: (+299) 594445 or Email: KAKE@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 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 the summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing, and boating 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 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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Organizational chart of the Greenlandic Healthcare System

The Greenlandic Healthcare System is a smoke-free workplace.

We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically.

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