Clinical Nurse Specialist sought for Neurorehabilitation, Neurological Department, OUH Svendborg

We are seeking a clinical nurse specialist who is passionate about helping to unite the development of nursing competencies, the interdisciplinary collaboration in the department, and the implementation of evidence-based nursing in the neurorehabilitation specialty.

Neurorehabilitation has capacity for 34 patients distributed across 4 teams. The patients require rehabilitation after stroke, traumatic brain injury, cardiac arrest or other acquired brain injury.

At Neurorehabilitation we are a large multidisciplinary staff consisting of nurses, social and health care assistants, occupational therapists and physiotherapists, doctors, neuropsychologists, a social worker and secretaries. Additionally, there are fixed attachments of porters, a dietitian and a speech-language pathologist, as well as cleaning staff.

Neurorehabilitation is characterized by a well-functioning multidisciplinary collaboration that creates a cohesive and holistic patient pathway in close cooperation with the patient and relatives.

We are seeking 1 clinical nurse specialist with commencement on January 1, 2027 or by agreement.

The position is 37 hours per week with weekend duty every 5th weekend and the basis for the distribution of clinical time and non-clinical time is 80/20

The framework for time distribution is planned over time in close collaboration with the chief nurse.

As a clinical nurse specialist at NR Svendborg you will have the opportunity to

• To work closely with another clinical nurse specialist, clinical occupational therapy specialist, clinical physiotherapy specialist and the department's other staff.
• To share responsibility for nursing professional development and implementation of new initiatives that can support the mono- and multidisciplinary collaboration in the department and across the Neurological Department
• To share responsibility for facilitating clinical evidence-based nursing practice, where research-based knowledge, clinical expertise, the patient's perspective and context form the basis for clinical decisions in patient care
• To work in close collaboration with the department management at NR as well as the Neurological Department's other clinical nurse specialists and development nurse
• To identify learning needs among colleagues in the care team and plan and deliver training.
• To implement a new competency model for care staff and participate in the work around generic competence cards for nurses and social- and health-care assistants
• To participate in the work around MyMedCards, including the development of specialist competence cards.

For a fuller description of the function, see the job description here. here.

We expect that you

• Have authorization as a nurse
• Have a relevant candidate- or master's degree
• Experience within the neurological specialty is desirable, preferably in neurorehabilitation, but not required
• Can handle complex issues with extensive experience and knowledge of communication methods
• Is theoretically well-founded with pronounced analytical abilities
• Can convey professional knowledge and experiences clearly and understandably
• Can plan, implement and evaluate clinical nursing development initiatives

In the Neurological Department we offer

• Thorough introduction and training
• Influence on your own work schedule
• Close collaboration with the development nurse and clinical nurse specialists from the other departments
• Focus on the working environment
• A workplace where you have ample opportunity to make your mark

Salary and employment terms

The remuneration is based on the agreement between the professional organization and Region of Southern Denmark. If you are not already employed in Region of Southern Denmark, there is a 3-month probationary period.

Salary and employment terms for the position follow the Health Cartel agreement 32.17.1. Start salary for the position can be found via the following link: See starting salary for positions in Region of Southern Denmark.

In addition to the starting salary, the pay may include negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications.

Further information

You are welcome to contact the head nurse Stine Bechager Riber at tel. 21354223 or clinical nurse specialist Sanne Boysen at tel. 29120821.

If the position has sparked your interest, you are very welcome to send a motivated application with CV and documentation of authorization. We prefer to receive the application electronically.

Application deadline is November 11, 2026

Interviews are expected to be held on November 20.

We look forward to hearing from you.