Public health nurse to join a strong professional community in the Municipality of Køge

Do you want to help create the best conditions for children, young people and families?

Køge Municipality is seeking a licensed public health nurse for a permanent position of 32-37 hours per week with start date 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

In the Health Nursing Service we believe that the best results are created through professionalism, collaboration and job satisfaction. Therefore we are not looking for just a new colleague. We are looking for an engaged public health nurse who wants to help make a difference for children, young people and families every single day.

The child area is given high priority in the municipality of Køge, and in the Health Nursing Service we have a strong focus on early intervention and cross-disciplinary collaboration, and are therefore continually working to strengthen collaboration across the Children and Culture Administration.

Therefore, why choose us

We know that a good working life is about more than tasks.

With us you will get

• A strong collegial community with high professionalism and great helpfulness
• A thorough introduction and a mentorship scheme tailored to your qualifications and experience
• Professional development, sparring and supervision with an external supervisor
• Base in one of our three fixed teams
• A workplace focused on well-being, flexibility and job satisfaction
• 1:1 conversations with the manager four times a year
• A work environment characterized by trust, respect and humor
• Canteen arrangement and staff parking
• Municipal cars and bicycles are used for travel around the municipality

Who are you?

You are a trained public health nurse and would like to become part of a professional community where collaboration, learning and quality are in focus.

We imagine that you

• Thrive in a combined position with both infant well-child and school health nursing
• Are certified in ADBB, AIMS and PUF – or are motivated to undertake the necessary upskilling
• Would gladly be trained as IBCLC lactation consultant
• Have the desire to and see the value in cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Have an overview and can think ahead, even when things move fast
• Are keen to engage socially in the Health Nursing Service and at the Town Hall
• Contribute actively to maintaining the good working environment in the department
• Are structured – both in team collaboration and in planning your own tasks
• Have a driving license

If you are a newly graduated public health nurse, we would also love to hear from you. The most important thing for us is that you are motivated and eager to develop yourself together with us.

Who are we?

The Public Health Nursing Office is centrally located at the Town Hall in Køge city and is situated close to the square, a short walk from Køge Station.

The Health Nursing Service consists of 24 public health nurses as well as an administrative coordinator, student public health nurses and a manager. We are organized into three geographic teams and are characterized by high professionalism, strong collaboration and a shared desire to create value for children and families in Køge Municipality. The department is marked by professional curiosity and we actively work with research-based methods and interventions.

In the area of early childhood we systematically use ADBB, AIMS and PUF as part of our professional practice, and in the school area we offer assessments, health conversations and health-educational activities in line with the recommendations of the Health Authority. We also contribute to research by participating in relevant projects.

Terms of employment

• Permanent position of 32-37 hours per week
• Start date 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
• Salary placement at grade 8 or 9 with allowances according to the applicable pre-agreement and the collective agreement with DSR
• A child-safety check will be obtained in connection with the employment

Application and contact

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Manager Tine Sommersted at tel. 20 13 42 62 or Public Health Nurse and TR Mette Egskov Mølnitz at tel. 28 79 23 98

Application deadline 25 October 2026

We expect to conduct interviews on 29 October 2026.

We prefer that you submit your application online. Click on “Apply for the position” and attach your application and CV.

In Køge Municipality you will be part of an organization with dedicated employees, who every day come together in a common goal of creating value for the citizens. In the municipality we see diversity as a resource and want to promote equality. We therefore encourage all qualified applicants to apply for the position – regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, age or any disability.

So join the team! We offer you a diverse working environment and a wide range of staff benefits, such as social activities and access to our holiday homes.

Read more about Køge Municipality at www.koege.dk