PSYCHIATRY – Section O3 is looking for a nurse with a passion for the field and a desire for new challenges

O3 is a general closed psychiatric inpatient ward with 12 beds. The ward treats patients with all psychiatric diagnoses who require a closed treatment environment.

What do we expect from you?

• that you are a trained nurse - and want to work in psychiatry.
• that you have good communication, dissemination and de-escalation skills.
• that you wish to contribute to the good working environment and the social cohesion in the ward.
• that you have a motivating and appreciative approach in collaboration with patients, relatives, colleagues and partners.
• that you are adaptable and willing to put yourself and your professional skills to use in relation to shaping and developing the ward so that we can create the best possible psychiatry – both for staff and patients.

What will you become part of in Regionspsykiatrien Horsens?

When you are employed with us, you will be part of our skilled and ambitious staff group that works systematically with knowledge, development and culture change to find the best possible solutions for and with our patients.

You join the team of contact persons – in 24/7 shifts - together with nurses, social and health care assistants, occupational therapists and physiotherapists. Together we receive patients with various psychiatric diagnoses. Some patients are admitted for a few days – others for a few months.

With us you can expect

• a culture that places a particular focus on preventing coercion
• high professional standards, relational work and cross-sector collaboration
• supervision once a week based on NAU (neuroaffective developmental psychology)
• structured introduction program
• mentor program

Employment terms and salary

The position is a permanent role of 37 hours per week with mixed shifts.

There is the option either to work every 2nd weekend with 8-hour shifts or every 3rd weekend with 12-hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.

Salary and employment terms are determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement as well as the principles of local pay formation.

In connection with the employment, we will obtain a criminal record certificate.

Further information

You are welcome to contact Chief Nurse Omeid Ghaznavi at tel. 2440 8045 if you need further information about the position.

Application deadline

We look forward to receiving your application no later than November 22, 2026.

Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis

About Regionspsykiatrien Horsens

In Regionspsykiatrien Horsens we diagnose and treat patients with all forms of psychiatric disorders. We are specialty divided into 2 clinics, while our 3 inpatient wards have a wide range of all patient categories. In addition we have the Psychiatric Emergency Department with referring and outreach functions.

Regionspsykiatrien Horsens (RPH) has about 250 employees and is located at the Hospital Unit Horsens with satellites in Skanderborg and Odder. RPH handles regional adult psychiatric treatment of citizens in the municipalities Horsens, Skanderborg, Hedensted and Odder - in total about 223,000 inhabitants.

You can read more about our department here

In Psychiatry in the Central Denmark Region we prioritize that our staff feel safe in their onboarding and continually develop their competencies. Therefore we have tailored our own education universe – the Psychiatry Academy.

Here you can find introductory and onboarding programs for your professional group and be inspired for the next step in your career.

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The position is generally a full-time role.

As Region Midtjylland continuously conducts savings and reorganizations, employees in redeployment who apply for the position will have priority.

Region Midtjylland is, in accordance with the EU's transparency directive, which came into force on 7 June 2026, obliged to inform you of starting salary or a salary interval before offering employment.

Here you will find Region Midtjylland's salary catalog for most professional groups and positions found in Region Midtjylland: Transparency prior to employment - Medarbejder.rm.dk