Medical Ward, Vejle Hospital – if you are a nurse, might this position be something for you?

Medical ward seeks a nurse with an interest in medical nursing and a desire to work with a broad and complex patient group.

We are characterized by a strong collegial community, many differences, high professionalism and a persistent ambition to develop our practice.

We are a dynamic inpatient ward with 28 beds and a high level of expertise. We receive patients with pulmonary medical, rheumatology, gastroenterology, endocrine and general medical diseases – including patients with palliative needs. Our patient pathways range from short and acute to outpatient and longer courses, often characterized by a high degree of complexity and multimorbidity. We take pride in delivering high-quality nursing care to these patient groups and their relatives.

In the department, development work is carried out systematically and purposefully with a focus on high professional quality, patient safety and evidence-based practice.

In daily life, development work takes place in close collaboration with the clinical development nurse, the learning and education lead, and other key persons, where development initiatives are continuously initiated, implemented and evaluated. We set the bar high.

The work includes

• nursing care for medical patients with complex needs
• observation, assessment and prioritization of patient pathways
• nursing tasks within gastroenterology, pulmonology and the elderly medical area
• coordination in the team and contribution to structure in daily operations
• participation in board meetings, professional conferences and interdisciplinary discussions
• simulation training and professional teaching
• carrying out ward rounds after training, including coordination of plans, data collection and participation in interdisciplinary decisions
• opportunity to be trained as a clinical leader in due course. The role involves an overview of today's operations, support to colleagues, professional sparring, coordination in acute situations and ensuring structure, continuity and flow in the ward. Clinical leaders function as visible key persons in everyday life and support both patient pathways and the team’s collaboration.

We have a strong focus on education and skill development of the staff, including the introduction of new employees and ongoing upskilling of nursing competencies.

We offer

• a structured and targeted introduction
• competence development planned in collaboration with the deputy chief and the learning - and education lead nurse
• sparring from experienced clinical nurse leaders in all shifts
• simulation and teaching to strengthen clinical competencies
• a working environment focused on quality, professionalism and integrity
• opportunity to influence scheduling, including desired shifts

We are looking for a nurse who

• works responsibly and reflectively
• has an interest in complex medical nursing
• communicates clearly and constructively
• actively contributes to team collaboration
• can create overview and maintain calm in a varied daily life
• is curious about learning, development and new workflows

Other information

You are welcome to contact us for further information or a non-binding visit to the department.

Application deadline: November 19, 2026

Interviews will be held: November 24, 2026

You are very welcome to contact the Chief Nursing Officer Lone Oehlenschlaeger – 7940 6425 for further information.

The position is 37 hours; if you desire a lower number of hours this can be arranged. The position is available for occupancy on December 1 or as soon as possible thereafter.

You can read more about the Medical Department here and see the job description for the position here .

Salary and employment terms

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

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