Department Manager for Skovgården Nursing Home and Temporary Placements

Are you a nurse or have another healthcare background? Do you have management experience or leadership potential and a desire for leadership in a daily life characterized by homeliness, presence and joy of life?

We are seeking a department head who thrives in close contact with residents, staff and relatives and who is motivated to make a real difference.

As the department head at Skovgården you will be an important part of our management group, which consists of the center manager and two department heads. We work closely together and share a high professional pride, a strong collegial sense of community and a common ambition to create the best possible conditions for both residents and staff. You will become a visible and approachable leader who sets the direction and actively contributes to the overall development of Skovgården.

Skovgården – An Eden Alternative care home

We work purposefully according to the Eden Alternative philosophy. For us this means that everyday life should be characterized by presence, joy of life and meaningful communities in domestic and safe surroundings. We invite children, animals, nature, family and friends into our daily life and base our work on residents' life stories, wishes and needs. We guard the sense of community. Homeliness is not just a value, but a way of thinking and working. We base our work on residents' life stories, wishes and needs and together create a daily life that gives a zest for life.

9 temporary places in accordance with the new Health Reform as of 1.1.2027

The bed types are respite beds, waiting beds and assessment beds.

You will, in collaboration with the other department head, be responsible for

• Daily personnel management and staff development for approximately 45 employees.
• To ensure well-being, professional quality and development in a daily life where presence, relationships and respect are in focus.
• Planning, coordination and prioritization in daily life
• Recruitment, hires and staff interviews
• Handling daily challenges and cross-departmental collaboration
• Administrative and organizational tasks

We envisage that you

• Have leadership experience, preferably in the elderly care sector
• Are clear, approachable and affirming in your leadership style
• Can create structure and overview in a changing daily life
• Have strong collaboration and communication skills
• Passionate about quality of life and dignified elderly care
• Can motivate, engage and develop staff
• Both work strategically and closely with day-to-day operations

We offer

A stimulating leadership position with a strong influence on a workplace with a solid value base and high professional standards. You will be met by a dedicated team of staff and close collaboration with the current management team. There will be opportunities for professional and personal development in a daily life where relationships, presence and joy of life are in focus.

Practical information

The position is full-time and to be filled as soon as possible.

The application deadline is Thursday 19 November 2026 at 15:00.

First interview will be held Monday 23 November 2026 and second interview Wednesday 25 November 2026. Possibly a third interview Friday 27 November 2026.

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the center manager Birgitte Petersen at tel.: 29 10 22 46.

We look forward to hearing from you.