Nurses wanted for the 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 be part of strengthening and targeting the care and treatment efforts, while you work in a developing and supportive work environment? Then perhaps it is you we are looking for at the Forensic Psychiatric Ward P2 in Middelfart. About the position

We offer two permanent positions of 37 hours with start on 1 November 2026.

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

About Ward P2

Ward P2 is a closed ward with space for 14 patients, of which one is an intensive patient. We receive patients with various psychiatric disorders, often combined with substance abuse, and who have a legal measure or are awaiting the same. We work targeted at preventing coercion using the Safewards method and work therapeutically in the interpersonal relationships to help the patient unfold as the person he/she is. The ward is a dynamic and bustling environment with several development initiatives.

We have a strong foundation for nursing and developing the professional skills. Our staff is characterized by initiative, humor and a great willingness to be with the patients. We prioritize reflection in all shifts and work focused on finding the best way together with the patients. We place emphasis on close collaboration and feel secure together in pressurized situations.

Your qualifications

• We are looking for engaged and responsible colleagues who:
• Are trained nurses, preferably with a specialty in psychiatry.
• Have knowledge of and ability in conflict management.
• Can work independently as well as participate in both mono-disciplinary and multidisciplinary work relationships.
• Are respectful, curious and skilled at building trust and maintaining credible behavior.
• Are professionally engaged and want to contribute to raising the professional level in the ward.
• See people and not patients and can involve relatives.
• Can contribute to a good working environment and create a positive environment for both patients and relatives.

We offer

• An exciting and varied area of work with great opportunity for influence and development.
• Supervision every week with a psychologist.
• Opportunity for close cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• A 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 others.

Salary and employment conditions

The region is obliged to inform you about the starting salary for the position as a nurse. You will be informed of 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 salary 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 Southern Denmark

The department hires only employees with a satisfactory criminal record, and a public 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, which provides an opportunity to discuss concrete issues and approaches.

Application deadline: Monday 19 October 2026

Interviews: 23 and 26 October 2026

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact Chief Nurse Trine Jessen at email: [email protected] or phone 24989264.

We look forward to hearing from you!