Nurses sought for the Health Center in Upernavik in 2027

For you who miss time with patients and the joy of the profession

We are seeking nurses for Upernavik Health Center throughout 2027.

The temporary positions are a minimum of 8 weeks, but there is also the possibility of longer employment periods.

In Upernavik you will have the opportunity to use your nursing clinical experience in a daily life where you come close to the patients and take responsibility for many different types of patient pathways.

You will meet patients of all ages and life situations and become part of a health center where professionalism, independence and close interdisciplinary collaboration are a natural part of everyday life.

A daily life with professional breadth

As a nurse at Upernavik Health Center you will have a varied working day with both planned and acute tasks.

Your tasks will include

• Nurse consultations and follow-ups
• Emergency room and acute care
• Care, observation and treatment of admitted patients
• Telephone consultations, triage and advice
• On-call work
• Interdisciplinary collaboration around patient pathways
• You will have the opportunity to work independently and use your clinical competences broadly. At the same time you will become part of a team where we spar with each other and take on tasks collectively.

Upernavik Health Center

The health center has 14 beds as well as an outpatient clinic and an emergency department. In addition, we have our own laboratory and medication distribution for the town's residents.

The many functions gathered in one place provide a versatile workday and the opportunity to follow patients through different parts of their journey.

We are looking for you who

• Are a licensed nurse
• Have a broad nursing professional interest
• Can work independently and take responsibility
• Thrive in a workday where tasks and priorities can change
• Have good collaboration skills
• Communicate clearly and respectfully
• Are flexible and solution-oriented
• Have IT skills at user level

Experience from emergency room, acute reception or other acute nursing is an advantage.

It is an advantage if you speak both Greenlandic and Danish, but it is not a requirement.

Who are we?

You will become part of a committed and interdisciplinary team where we work closely around the patients and help each other across professional groups.

We prioritize a good work environment, professional sparring and good patient pathways.

Our shared values are: Openness · Credibility · Respect · Accountability

Values that we actively work after in daily life.

For you who also want to experience Greenland

Upernavik is located in Northwest Greenland surrounded by sea, mountains, islands and icebergs.

A temporary position throughout the year offers many different experiences. Winter brings the dark season, northern lights, snow and dog sledding, while summer offers midnight sun, sailing and a completely different life between the islands.

Here you get the opportunity to combine a professionally challenging job with the experience of daily life in a smaller Greenlandic local community.

Employment period

We are seeking nurses continuously throughout 2027.

The minimum period is 8 weeks, and we would love to hear from you if you can stay for a longer period.

Please indicate in your application which period in 2027 you would be able to work in Upernavik.

Perhaps 2027 is the year when your nursing professionalism should travel a bit further north.

Upernavik

Upernavik is beautifully situated against a cliff and is one of the northernmost towns in Greenland. Here about 3,000 inhabitants live, distributed in Upernavik town and the surrounding settlements. The town is special with its nine settlements, meaning that most of the residents in the area live in the settlements. In winter you can, among other things, ride dog sleds on the ice, experience the northern lights and days when the sun does not rise above the horizon. In the summer months, fishing, whale watching and boat trips are popular. From May to August you can also experience the midnight sun.

Application

Application with copies of relevant documents must be sent in PDF format via www.gjob.dk

Start date: January 1, 2027 or by agreement

Application deadline: December 15, 2026

Employment interviews will be held continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from the Leading Regional Coordinator for Upernavik and Qaanaaq Health Centers, Jill Jensen. Tel. +299 52 52 95 or email: [email protected]

Housing

Housing is allocated according to the rules currently applicable in the Greenlandic Health Service.

Salary and employment

Salary and conditions of employment, including the right to relocation travel and household move, in accordance with the agreement between the Greenlandic Self-Government and the relevant negotiating organization in force at the time of employment.

If you have completed a relevant diploma or other continuing education, this can form the basis for qualification allowances under the applicable collective agreement.

Citizenship

If you are not Nordic, please note that employment is conditional on a valid residence and work permit. Residence and work permits can only be applied for upon agreed employment.

The Greenlandic Health Service – breadth, challenge and professional pride

The Greenlandic Health Service is part of the Department of Health, and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, the Territorial Nursing Service, The Greenlandic Patient Home and the Health Service’s Operations Area.

If you are seeking professional challenges, are curious and like to work broadly, then a job in the Greenlandic Health Service is for you.

You can read more about The Greenlandic Health Service at www.gjob.dk

In Greenland there is ample opportunity to lead an active leisure life. In summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing and boat trips are popular activities. Winter offers the northern lights and lots of skiing, and if you live north of the Arctic Circle you can dog sled. In the larger towns there is plenty of cultural life with sports clubs, art exhibitions, concerts, cafés and restaurants. You can read more about the region where the job is located at www.peqqik.gl

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The Greenlandic Health Service is a smoke-free workplace.

We only accept applications in PDF format, electronically, via Gjob.dk.

Applications sent by email will be immediately deleted for your safety.