Department of Depression and Anxiety, Unit S9 seeks nurses, AUH (Re-advertisement)

Permanent positions in the psychiatric Ward S9 with starting date December 1, 2026 or by agreement.

Why should you apply for a position in Ward 9?

" As a nurse in psychiatry, conversation and relationship-building are crucial for good patient pathways. I experience that my personality is used just as much as my professionalism, and that this helps remind us all that mental illness can affect anyone. To me, this is an honest and meaningful job " - Nathasia, nurse.

"Sensory integration and activities are important measures for the psychiatric patient. As an occupational therapist in acute psychiatry there is plenty of opportunity to develop in one\'s profession"   - Michael, occupational therapist, deputy head.

"The collegial camaraderie at S9 is fantastic and safe. There is room for everyone here, which makes our staff group diverse - in terms of experience, education and personality. That collegiality is very important to me" -  Emma, nurse, clinical supervisor.

"As a social and healthcare assistant in psychiatry, I am daily part of an interdisciplinary staff group, where I experience that my skills as well as my colleagues\' competencies are utilized in the individual patient pathways. I have myself developed my competences in several areas, taken courses in cognitive behavioral therapy and acupuncture, trains new employees and is a key person for several areas."  - Morten, social- and healthcare assistant, Klara, social- and healthcare assistant, onboarding supervisor.

Who are we – Ward 9?

Ward 9 is a secured psychiatric inpatient ward at AUH Skejby with capacity for 24 patients. We have an intensive bed in the ward.

Our specialty is patients with bipolar and unipolar diagnoses. S9 is subspecialised in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with PTSD.

We provide qualified nursing care, where we work closely with the patient and the relatives based on professional expertise.

We work purposefully to develop a treatment environment without coercion. This is primarily about placing the patients at the center of the treatment.

What does it mean to be newly employed on Ward 9?

You are offered an individually tailored introduction program (onboarding program) depending on your wishes, professional and personal qualifications.

We can offer

• Your daily tasks consist of being the contact person for one or more patients admitted to the ward
• You will collaborate in a multidisciplinary team where respect for each other\'s professional knowledge and considerations is essential
• You will be assigned to our training supervisor
• You will receive professional supervision weekly. In addition, nursing professional guidance once a month if you are new to psychiatry
• We are a good mix of staff in terms of education, gender, age and experience and we bring the competencies and interests we each have. We offer good collegial cohesion and social events. You will have great opportunities for professional development toward a future career in psychiatry
• For example you may be offered courses in cognitive behavioral therapy, NADA acupuncture etc.
• If you are a specially trained psychiatric nurse or have other relevant further education there is plenty of opportunity for you to contribute these competencies to the development of the ward; we will explore this with you based on opportunities and interests
• There is an opportunity to be a key person for a special area (UTH, children or other).

Employment terms and salary

The position is 37 hours/week with mixed shifts - as a rule including working 5 weekends out of 12.

You have a great opportunity to influence your own work schedule.

Salary and terms of employment in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. Employment is conditional on a satisfactory child and criminal record check and a satisfactory authorization.

If you want to hear more about the job – or would like to visit for a coffee and a tour, please call Chief Nurse Hanne Elmo, Lead Psychologist Signe Groth Renvillard, or Deputy Chief Michael Lee at tel. 7847 2220.

We look forward to reading your application!

The position is, as a rule, a full-time position.

As the Central Denmark Region continuously implements savings and reorganizations, employees in redeployment who apply for the position will have priority.

Region of Central Denmark is, in accordance with the EU’s pay transparency directive, which came into force on June 7, 2026, obliged to inform you of starting salary or a salary range for a position before you are offered employment.

Here you will find Region of Central Denmark's pay catalog for most professional groups and positions found in Region of Central Denmark: Transparency before employment - Medarbejder.rm.dk