New colleague sought for the Recovery Ward, SUH, Køge

We are looking for a new colleague for the Recovery Ward SUH Køge. Is that you?

In the recovery ward we play a central role in the perioperative pathway and ensure that patients wake up safely and stably after surgery. Our work requires high professional standards, sometimes quick decisions, and a sharp focus on patients' needs.

Are you passionate about specialized nursing and good patient care pathways?

Would you like to work in an interaction between postoperative and acute nursing in a dynamic and well-functioning team?

Would you like to be part of an exciting and developing future?

We look toward a new future, where in January 2028 we will come together with the recovery ward from Roskilde in a newly built department in Køge and become part of the perioperative ward. New tasks and new patient groups will come, where you have the opportunity to help shape our daily work both professionally, organizationally and practically.

If it sounds exciting, THEN you should read on.

About the position

• 32 hours per week.
• Rotating/irregular shift times, evening/night shifts, but weekend shifts at present every 5 weeks.
• The position requires Danish authorization as a nurse.
• Employment 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible.

Work tasks

As a recovery nurse you will have a central role in the patients' postoperative course, which primarily consists of:

• Observation and care of the postoperative patient after surgery or reception of patients for preoperative optimization and stabilization before surgery.
• Prevent postoperative complications.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with anesthesia colleagues, doctors and staff on the wards.

We offer

• An exciting and varied everyday life with focus on professionalism, interdisciplinary collaboration and the good patient journey.
• Many independent tasks, but at the same time in close collaboration with colleagues.
• Strong collegial community with room for humor - even when we are busy.
• Introduction based on your demonstrated competencies.
• Ongoing teaching and development.
• Flexible shift plan incl. irregular meeting times, evening/night shifts and weekends.
• Salary and employment terms according to the collective agreement.

We are looking for a nurse who has

• Danish authorization as a nurse.
• Found their footing as a nurse.
• Experience in recovery, anesthesia, intensive care, medicine, surgery, ENT or pediatrics is welcome but not required.
• Thrives in interdisciplinary collaboration and works in a structured manner.
• A calm and professional approach to the tasks of recovery.
• A desire to learn, but also contribute to professional development and a good working environment.

Does the above sound like something for you? Would you like to know more? You are welcome to call the Chief Nurse Heidi Madsen at 47 32 64 82 or send an email to [email protected] . You are also welcome to call our coordinating nurse at 47 32 64 75. We also gladly show you around our current department and offer you a cup of coffee.

Application deadline: THURSDAY, Nov 19, 2026.

Interviews will be held : TUESDAY, Nov 24, 2026.

Employment area

On 1 January 2027 Region Zealand and Region Capital will become Region Østdanmark as a result of the health reform. Your employment area will be Region Østdanmark with all corresponding organizational units.

Read more about the meaning of the employment area on Region Østdanmark's website.

Starting salary for employees covered by collective agreement

The region is obliged to inform you about the starting salary for the position. You will be informed of base salary, centrally determined allowances and pension in the relevant collective agreement. In addition to the starting salary, the pay may include any negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications.

See the starting salary on the region's website

About Zealand University Hospital

Zealand University Hospital is Denmark's newest university hospital with activities in Køge, Roskilde and Nykøbing F. We are a bold and outward-facing university hospital where we work every day to create a cohesive health service and greater equality in health for citizens in the region.

Our catchment area is characterized by more citizens with chronic disease and social challenges than the national average. Therefore we work purposefully with innovation, new forms of collaboration and solutions that bring treatment closer to the citizens.

With us you become part of an ambitious workplace where cross-division collaboration, high professionalism and continuous improvements are a natural part of everyday life. Our management values are innovation, followership, integrity and community, and they set the direction for how we work, develop, and achieve good results – for both citizens and employees.

Read more about Zealand University Hospital, Nykøbing F. here

Read more about Zealand University Hospital, Køge and Roskilde here

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