Nurse for the Orthopaedic and Maxillofacial Surgery Department

Professional pride, development and secure career paths Nursing position sought for dynamic Orthopaedic- and Maxillofacial Surgery Department – Take responsibility, develop yourself and create quality in patient pathways through interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based nursing with development at the center.

Are you a nurse with a particular interest in specializing within orthopaedic and maxillofacial surgery, then you now have the opportunity to become part of our fantastic department. We prioritize professional development, evidence-based practice and quality in patient pathways, with particular focus on developing same-day surgical patients, the complex patient and cross-sector collaboration – our department spans broadly in terms of development opportunities.

About the department Orthopaedic- and Maxillofacial Surgery Department D2 provides treatment and care in amputation, hip-, knee- and shoulder-surgery, maxillofacial surgery and traumatology.

The unit is normed to 26 beds, and we receive both planned and acute patients. We are building a strong culture with focus on psychological safety, professionalism and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Here there is room to be new, and to develop. The department is characterized by a culture where we value interdisciplinary collaboration, and we work systematically with the Southern Denmark Improvement Model and evidence-based nursing.

We have among others

Intersectoral coordinators who support good patient pathways and transitions and carry out daily coordination functions, ensuring overview and the right resources for the right tasks

A development group that works systematically with quality development based on the Southern Denmark Improvement Model and 15 professional minutes based on an evidence-based practice model

A good work environment with a well-functioning occupational health group that works for high employee well-being, social capital and psychological safety

About the position We are seeking a nurse who

Is self-reflective and critically and analytically engaged to be able to make qualified choices based on the patient’s overall situation

Gives and receives affirming feedback

Helps to promote a respectful collaborative culture

Is active and proactive in learning situations

Engages in the department’s improvement work and improvement board meetings

We offer: Thorough training and introduction to the specialty

A strong professional environment with a focus on evidence-based practice

A department with ambition to create clear career paths

Engaged colleagues with high professionalism and focus on well-being

Influence on shift planning

Private rooms for all patients and good physical surroundings

A clear and approachable leadership

Salary and employment terms in accordance with the collective agreement.

The position is a permanent role of 37 hours per week

As a nurse you will be part of the on-call rotation, where two-shift teams are used and every third weekend, as well as a fixed holiday rotation.

Up to approx. 50% of time should be scheduled for on-call work.

If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Chief Nurse Maiken Lohmann, tel. 20407137 or email [email protected]

The position will start on January 1, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The region is obliged to inform you about the starting salary for the position. You will be told base salary, centrally set allowances, and pension in Agreement for Non-Lead personnel in the Health Cartel area 32.17.1 - salary as of 1.4.2026 . In addition to the starting salary, the pay may include any negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications.