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

Aalborg University Hospital, Psychiatry, General Psychiatric Department, Aalborg, inpatient ward S7, is seeking an engaged nurse for a ward for patients with affective disorders.

Are you looking for a varied daily routine where the quality of nursing care is highly valued, in collaboration with fantastic colleagues, then you are exactly what we need.

About the job

We are looking for a colleague who has experience in psychiatry, or who would like to gain insight into a new specialty. We value high professional standards, and you will always have the opportunity to use and develop your professional skills, also in various 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-of-hospital team. There is a possibility that you can 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 these:

• Clinical supervisor
• Mentor for new colleagues
• Occupational health representative
• Specialist nurse in psychiatry
• Clinical nurse specialist
• Shop steward
• Ambulatory nurse in psychiatry

About you

Competencies and qualities we emphasize

• Preferably experience with and interest in psychiatric nursing
• Contributing to quality assurance and development of nursing care
• Contribute to a good working environment and good cooperation
• Creative, dynamic and adaptable
• Contribute and actively participate in the professional and developing learning environment
• Ensure that the values of Psychiatry are reflected in the care
• If you have other wishes, please state 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 on the ward
• Scheduled supervision
• Development conversation focusing on competence development
• The patient pathways are often of longer duration, which provides an opportunity to deepen the relational aspect of nursing

About us

Patient group ward S7.

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

The professional environment

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

We work with a milieu-therapeutic approach and use cognitive methods with a focus on forward-looking treatment and care plans, prepared in close cooperation with the patient and relatives.

We emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, where the individual professional groups contribute with their specific knowledge in the overall patient course.

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

General Psychiatric Department, Aalborg (adults), covers open and intensive inpatient wards, an 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 ward manager, nurse Annika Thomsen, at phone 97643691 or mobile 24618842.

You can read more about working as a nurse in Psychiatry Meet the nurses

Also see this short film about the possibilities ….

You can read more about Psychiatry and the General Psychiatric Department, Aalborg on the website

The practical

The position is full-time, with mixed shifts. We prioritize two-shift operation.

It is the policy of the North Jutland Region that all positions are advertised as full-time positions. If the chosen applicant desires a different employment fraction, this can be agreed.

Employment 1 December 2026 or by agreement.

Application deadline 26 October 2026.

Interviews expected to be held 28 October 2026.

• We obtain references on the person we wish to hire. If required for the position, we also obtain criminal records and child abuse records.
• Salary and terms of employment according to the applicable agreement for non-managerial 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 apprentices is one of Psychiatry’s core tasks, which all employees contribute to.
• In the Region of North Jutland we have smoke-free working hours.

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You can attach your application, CV and any documents.

We only accept applications via the link in the job advertisement. Applications sent by email will not be processed.

Application deadline: Oct 26, 2026

Department: Mølleparkvej 10 9100

Location: Aalborg University Hospital