Nurses/midwives sought for Christmas and New Year temporary positions in Gynecology/Obstetrics K3

Now is the time to start applying if you want to work in and experience Nuuk over Christmas and/or New Year.

We are seeking nurses and midwives for both permanent and short-term positions in our Gynecological/Obstetric Department with start from December 14, 2026 or upon agreement.

We are looking for new colleagues who can help during the winter period over Christmas and New Year, weeks 51, 52 and 53 (and preferably longer), and who can work purposefully with what is important for the patient. This means that in your communication you listen, ask questions before you give answers, and that the nursing you plan and carry out is always in interaction with the individual patient and their relatives.

It also means that you are engaged in your work and have a positive and appreciative life attitude, which is contagious to both patients, relatives and colleagues.

Experience in obstetrics, including gynecology and/or palliation, is an advantage but not a requirement. The most important is that you are willing to participate in all specialties and different types of patient pathways.

About K3

The Gynecological/Obstetric Department K3 receives gynecological as well as obstetric patients from across Greenland. Admission to the department can be planned or acute. Pregnant women are covered by the perinatal guidelines and are admitted after a referral to the department. Pregnant women, where complications arise during pregnancy and/or delivery that require treatment at K3, are also received in the department.

The average length of stay varies greatly and depends among other things on the inpatient diagnosis. Most patients are admitted for less than a week, which means there is a high patient flow in the department.

The department has 10 maternity/newborn beds as well as space for 2 “gro-børn” (our prematurity rooms). In addition, the department has 8 beds for gynecological patients and mammapatients. These are often general gynecological patients, while more complicated gynecological conditions and procedures are referred to Rigshospitalet.

The department also manages palliative patient pathways, where it is important that dying patients and their relatives experience safety, care and support from health personnel in the final period. These patients may be admitted for longer periods.

The department is connected to our maternity department and has a close collaboration with midwives. In addition, we work closely with public health nursing and have a strong focus on early intervention.

The department also places great emphasis on competence development and a strong professional culture. Every Tuesday we hold professional meetings focused on improvement and development in the department. In addition, monthly Thursday teaching sessions are organized, as well as other professional activities within the specialties.

The department collaborates with health centers and regional hospitals across Greenland and is Greenland’s only specialty department for newborns and births.

The department has a growing and stable staff group, predominantly bilingual. We also have a good network of short-term staff, a permanent interpreter, and affiliated consultants.

We work with allocated patient care and continuously develop competencies according to needs and wishes – always focusing on what creates the most value for the patient.

We offer

• An department with engaged staff in a good multidisciplinary environment
• An department in continual development, where your contribution is important
• A position with professional challenges and good opportunities for competence development
• An exciting daily life with varied tasks
• Help to settle in well if you have not previously worked in Greenland or are unfamiliar with the Greenlandic culture
• An active staff association

We are looking for you who

• Are open and interested in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Are seeking new professional challenges
• Have the ability to remain calm and maintain overview in pressured situations
• Would preferably have experience from obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, gynecology and/or palliation
• Enjoy working diversely, independently and across disciplines
• Can prioritize and plan your work tasks

About us

Queen Ingrid’s Hospital is a modern hospital consisting of four areas: psychiatric, medical, surgical and the acute area. From Queen Ingrid’s Hospital we have an advisory function in relation to Greenland’s five health regions.

We are a group of colleagues with good camaraderie. Several of us are bilingual and have Greenlandic culture as our mother tongue. We therefore eagerly introduce and share our knowledge with you.

The Surgical Area comprises five departments in total: Orthopedic Surgery / K1, Parenchymal Surgery / K2, Gynecological and Obstetric / K3, the Maternity Ward and Surgical Outpatient Clinic. The area is led by a chief nurse and a chief physician.

Application

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

Start date: December 14, 2026 or upon agreement

Application deadline: November 24, 2026

Employment interviews are held continuously

Contact

Information about the position can be obtained from the Chief Nurse Nanna Westmark Steensen [email protected] and tel +299 344869

Housing

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

Salary and employment

Salary and terms of employment, including entitlement to relocation and moving expenses, in accordance with the agreement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization at the time of appointment.

Citizenship

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

The Greenlandic Health Service – breadth, challenge and professional pride

The Greenlandic Health Service falls under the Ministry of Health and is organized into 5 regions, 8 clinical areas, the Territorial Dental Service, the Greenlandic Patient Home and the Health Service’s Operating Area.

If you are seeking professional challenges, you are curious and you like to work broadly, then a job in The Greenlandic Health Service is right 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 the summer, hiking, whale watching, hunting, fishing and boat trips are popular activities. Winter offers the northern lights and plenty of skiing and if you live north of the Arctic Circle, you can go dog sledding. In the larger towns there is plenty of cultural life with sports clubs, art exhibitions, concerts, cafes and restaurants. You can read more about the region where the job is located at www.peqqik.gl

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.