Nurses with an interest in affective disorders for a psychiatric inpatient ward

Aalborg University Hospital, Psychiatry, General Psychiatric Department, Aalborg, ward S7, is seeking an engaged nurse for the ward for patients with affective disorders. Søger du en afvekslende hverdag, hvor faglig kvalitet i sygeplejen vægtes højt, i samarbejde med fantastiske kolleger, så er det lige dig vi mangler.

About the job We are looking for a colleague who has experience from psychiatry, or who wants to gain insight into a new specialty. We value high professionalism, and you will always have the opportunity to apply and develop your professional competencies, also in different key roles, just as you will gain experience with different aspects of treatment psychiatry. We are generally very open to what you can contribute.

We are in the process of implementing user-controlled beds, as well as an out-branching team. There is an opportunity for you to become part of this new team and help shape the development, and provide patient-centered care in the patient’s home.

If you wish, a position with us can be a springboard to further education and new job functions. The possibilities are many, including:

• Clinical supervisor
• Mentor for new colleagues
• Occupational safety representative
• Specialist nurse in psychiatry
• Clinical nurse specialist
• Shop steward
• Community psychiatric nurse

About you Competences and qualities we value

• Willing to gain experience with and interest in psychiatric nursing
• Contribute to quality assurance and development of nursing care
• Contribute to a good工作environment and good collaboration
• resourceful, dynamic and adaptable
• Contribute and actively participate in the professional and developing learning environment
• Ensure that the values of Psychiatry are reflected in care
• If you have other wishes, please indicate them in your application.

We offer We take care of you both during and after the introduction period. We give you the opportunity to go in the direction you want. You will receive:

• Thorough introduction, training and courses, based on your prerequisites
• Mentor scheme with an experienced psychiatric nurse for 1 year
• Associated mentor in the ward
• Fixed supervision
• Development interview focusing on competence development
• Patient trajectories are often long-term, which provides an opportunity to deepen the relational aspect of nursing

About us Patient group ward S7.

Most patients admitted to S7 have conditions such as mania and depression.

The professional environment

We focus on professional development, and competence development is given high priority in the ward. There are targeted competence development programs for the entire staff group, so we can offer patients the best and most optimal treatment. We also have room for newly educated. We offer thorough introduction and training and a good mentor scheme.

We work in an environment-therapeutic way and use cognitive methods with a focus on forward-looking treatment and care plans, developed in close collaboration with the patient and relatives.

We value cross-disciplinary collaboration, where the individual professional groups contribute with their respective knowledge in the overall patient journey.

Psychiatry in the North Jutland Region is in constant development with a focus on professional specialization and increased outpatient treatment. It is Psychiatry's vision to ensure high quality in solving psychiatric tasks for the benefit of patients, users and relatives.

General Psychiatric Department, Aalborg (adults), covers open and intensive wards, a psychiatric emergency department with reception and an extensive outpatient function.

Want to know more If you have questions or would like additional information about the position or the ward, you are very welcome to contact the head nurse of the ward Annika Thomsen on telephone 97643691 or mobile 24618842.

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The practical The position is full-time, with mixed shifts. We prioritize two-team shifts.

It is the policy of the North Jutland Region that all positions are posted as full-time positions. If the chosen applicant wishes another employment fraction, this can be agreed upon.

Employment 1 December 2026 or by agreement.

Application deadline 26 October 2026.

Interviews expected to be held 28 October 2026.

• We will obtain references for the person we intend to hire. If required for the position, we will also obtain criminal record and child protection certificates.
• Salary and employment terms according to the applicable agreement for non-management staff in the Health Cartel area entered into with the relevant organizations.
• The position is, as a rule, 37 hours per week. Possibility of adjusting working hours can be discussed.
• Education of students and trainees is one of Psychiatry's core tasks, which all staff contribute to.
• In the North Jutland Region we have smoke-free working time.

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