Nurse wanted for Forensic Psychiatric Ward P2 in Middelfart

Are you a nurse who is passionate about working with people and wants to make a difference? Do you want to help strengthen and target the nursing and treatment efforts, while working in a developing and supportive work environment? Then it might be you we are looking for at Forensic Psychiatric Ward P2 in Middelfart. About the position

We offer two permanent positions at 37 hours with starting no later than 1 February 2027.

It will be in mixed shifts, and weekend shifts will either be every 2nd weekend with 8-hour shifts or every 3rd weekend with 12-hour shifts. Other hourly arrangements can be agreed as needed.

About Ward P2

Ward P2 is a closed ward with space for 14 patients, of whom one is an intensive care patient. We receive patients with various mental disorders, often combined with substance abuse, and who have a judicial measure or are awaiting the same. We work purposefully to prevent coercion using the Safewards method and work in an environment-therapeutic manner in the interpersonal relationships to help the patient unfold as the person he/she is.

The ward is a dynamic and busy environment with several development initiatives. We have a strong foundation for delivering nursing and developing the professional skills. Our staff are characterized by initiative, humor and a great willingness to be with the patients. We prioritize reflection in all shifts and work purposefully to find the best path together with the patients. We place emphasis on close collaboration and are secure together in pressurized situations.

Your qualifications

• We seek engaged and responsible colleagues who:
• Are trained nurses, preferably with a specialized education in psychiatry.
• Have knowledge of and the ability to handle conflicts.
• Can work independently as well as participate in both mono-disciplinary and interdisciplinary working relationships.
• Are respectful, curious and skilled at building trust and maintaining credible conduct.
• Are professionally engaged and wish to contribute to raising the level of professionalism in the ward.
• See people and not patients and can engage with relatives.
• Can contribute to a good working environment and create a positive environment for both patients and relatives.

We offer

• An exciting and varied work area with great opportunities for influence and development.
• Supervision every week with a psychologist.
• Opportunity for close interdisciplinary collaboration.
• An challenging job where you can help shape the development of the ward.
• Mentor program and thorough introduction.
• Professionally engaged (and humorous) colleagues who both want to learn and teach.

Salary and employment terms

The region is obliged to inform you of the starting salary for the position as a nurse. You will be informed of the base salary, centrally set allowances and pension in accordance with the agreement for the Health Cartel, no. 32.17.1. In addition to the starting salary, the pay may include any negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications. The starting salary for the position can be found via the following link: See starting salary for positions in Region of Southern Denmark

The department only hires employees with a satisfactory criminal record, and an external criminal record (10 years back) is obtained with consent.

The employment process will take place in two interviews.

The first interview will focus on dialogue and mutual clarification, while the second interview will include a case that provides an opportunity to discuss concrete problems and approaches.

Application deadline: Monday, 29 November 2026

Interviews: 7 and 9 December 2026

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact Chief Nurse Ditte Dall Skovborg at email: [email protected] or phone 21653959.

We look forward to hearing from you!