Nurse for Ward S2 – Psychiatry, Aalborg University Hospital

Are you a nurse and motivated by making a difference for young people with mental disorders? Then you are the one we are looking for at S2.

Psychiatry, Department of General Psychiatry South, is seeking as of December 1, 2026 – or by agreement – a nurse for a permanent 37-hour per week position with rotating shifts and weekend shifts every 3-4 weekends (8 or 12-hour shifts).

We offer an exciting and varied daily life with high professionalism and a strong collegial community.

About the job We are looking for a colleague who either has experience from psychiatry or who wants to develop within the specialty. With us, professional quality and collaboration with both patients and colleagues are the foundation for good nursing.

Marianne, who has worked as a nurse at S2 since 2010, says

”At S2 we work with young adults with psychotic disorders and support them in achieving greater quality of life, stability and belief in the future. We use milieu therapy, cognitive approaches as well as creative and practical activities. It gives great job satisfaction to see young people regain hope and courage. At the same time, there are good opportunities for professional deepening and development.”

The position includes good development opportunities, e.g. as

• Clinical Ward Coordinator
• Mentor for new colleagues
• Specialist nurse in psychiatry
• Clinical supervisor

About you We emphasise that you

• Have experience from psychiatry – or a desire to learn
• Are engaged, flexible and adaptable
• Are robust and motivated for personal and professional development
• Work in a structured way and have a sense of prioritisation and coordination
• Actively contribute to a learning environment with a focus on development
• Are curious, initiative-taking and dare to contribute ideas
• Contribute to a good working environment and a strong collegial community

We place a high value on openness, collaboration, engagement and a desire to develop.

We offer With us you get an exciting and challenging job in a department with high professionalism and influence. You will become part of a committed team with good sparring opportunities and a leadership that is passionate about the specialty.

We focus on a good and varied everyday life, where we take care of each other and lift in unison.

You get

• Thorough introduction and onboarding
• Relevant education and supervision
• Opportunity for mentorship

Sophia, who is newly graduated, says

”I was very well received from day one with a planned introduction and assigned mentor. I have felt safe and included all the way. At S2 we help each other, and there is always support to be found. It gives a good start as a new nurse.”

About the ward S2 is an open adult psychiatric inpatient ward with 18 beds located in the Hospital City of Aalborg. We diagnose and treat young adults (18–35 years) with psychotic disorders and complex problems.

We work in a structured manner with

• Milieu therapy and cognitive methods
• Individual care and treatment plans
• Involvement of patients and relatives
• Interdisciplinary collaboration

You will become part of a broadly composed staff group including doctors, psychologists, nurses, social and health care assistants, therapists and social workers.

We have a working environment shaped by trust, professional sparring and room for new ideas.

Want to know more You are welcome to contact the acting Chief Nursing Officer

Cæcilie Persson or 3U Sophia Luther at 97 64 35 21.

Read more about the ward here

See information about Ward S2

The practical things

• We will check references for the person we wish to hire. If required for the position, we will also obtain a criminal record certificate and a child protection certificate.
• Salary and terms of employment according to the applicable agreement for non-managerial staff in the Health Cartel area entered into with the Danish Nurses Organization.
• The position is initially 37 hours per week. Possibility for adjustment of working hours can be discussed
• Training of students and apprentices is one of the core tasks of the Department of General Psychiatry, Aalborg, to which all employees contribute.
• In the North Jutland Region we have a smoke-free work environment.
• Interviews are expected to be held on 24 November 2026

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