Head nurse jobs
Current openings
Jobs as head nurse are advertised by employers across Denmark. The job belongs to health and care, where demand stays steady in regions, municipalities and private providers. There are currently 30 open head nurse roles from Danish employers on Arbejd.com. Browse the listings above, compare requirements for experience and education, and apply directly via the Arbejd app.
Open positions across DenmarkUpdated daily
- Head of FinanceMonthio · Copenhagen, CopenhagenLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Unit Manager for Community-Based Health and Care Facilities in HillerødRegion Hovedstaden · Hillerød, HillerødLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Head of Dual Diagnosis Unit 05 – maternity leave cover with the possibility of handover from the current head of unit. Do you want to lead the staff, operations and professional development in a complex psychiatric specialty?Region Syddanmark · Vejle, VejleLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Team Coordinator for the Assistive Devices Team in Visitation - Elderly & Health. (Re-advertisement)Lolland Kommune · Maribo, MariboLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Head of FundraisingITU Student Council · Copenhagen, CopenhagenLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- We are seeking a department manager for Plejeboligerne ØstervangFrederiksberg Kommune · Frederiksberg, FrederiksbergLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Head of FinancePandektes · Copenhagen, CopenhagenLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Head Nurse for new health care positions in VardeRegion Syddanmark · Esbjerg, EsbjergLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Senior Head Nurse sought for the Day Hospital in GrindstedRegion Syddanmark · Esbjerg, EsbjergLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Head Nurse with responsibility for professional development and leadership in the pulmonology specialty at the Medical Outpatient Clinic, VejleRegion Syddanmark · Vejle, VejleLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Chief Nurse for the Emergency Team at the Psychiatric Center BallerupRegion Hovedstaden · Ballerup, BallerupLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Chief Nurse for the Health Care Element at the Defence Health CapacitySvanemøllens Kaserne · Nørresundby, NørresundbyLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Head Nurse for the Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn TreatmentRegion Hovedstaden · Københavns Kommune, Københavns KommuneLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Head Nurse for the Orthopedic Department, North Zealand Hospital HillerødRegion Hovedstaden · Hillerød, HillerødLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- The holistic care service in Herlev Municipality is looking for an engaged evening team leader and nurseHerlev Kommune · Herlev, HerlevLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Head Nurse for new health care positions in Esbjerg and BrammingRegion Syddanmark · Esbjerg, EsbjergLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Head of Training - European Control Tower Platform (Kinaxis SCE)DSV A/S · Østjylland, ØstjyllandLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Chief Nurse for the Shared Acute Receiving, SHSRegion Syddanmark · Aabenraa, AabenraaLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Team Leader for Home Care Team Northwest in NakskovLolland Kommune · Nakskov, NakskovLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Chief Nurse for Cardiac Diseases, Southern Jutland HospitalRegion Syddanmark · Aabenraa, AabenraaLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Area Manager for Brøndbyvester Home Care – Create direction and lasting improvementsBrøndby Kommune · Brøndby, BrøndbyLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- The Health Visiting Service in Esbjerg Municipality is seeking a new team leaderEsbjerg Kommune · Esbjerg, EsbjergLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Head of Hardware and PartnershipsKanpla · Aarhus, AarhusLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Head Nurse for the Cancer Department at Mulighedernes Hospital in GødstrupRegion Midtjylland · Herning, HerningLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Head Nurse for the Health and Care Facilities in Støvring, Rebild Municipality – Aalborg University HospitalRegion Nordjylland · Aalborg, AalborgLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Head Nurse for Ward L1 in the Urological Surgery Department L as of 1 January 2027Region Syddanmark · Odense C, Odense CLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Nurse for healthcare quality and education at MerVibMerVib.ApS · Herlev, HerlevLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Head of Nursing for Health and Care Facilities in Aalborg - Aalborg University HospitalRegion Nordjylland · Aalborg, AalborgLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Team Leader for Hedens Home CareHedens Hjemmepleje ApS · Herning, HerningLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
- Chief Nurse / Functional Manager for Local Psychiatry Aabenraa, Psychiatry Hospital of Southern DenmarkRegion Syddanmark · Aabenraa, AabenraaLedende sygeplejerskeView and apply
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find open head nurse jobs?▾
As of 4 November 2026 there are 30 open head nurse jobs across Denmark on Arbejd.com. You can see them above; all roles are sourced directly from employer ads and updated daily.
What is required to apply as a head nurse?▾
Requirements vary from listing to listing. See the specific qualifications described in each job post above.
Can I apply for head nurse jobs via the Arbejd app?▾
Yes. Open a listing above and tap 'Go to job' to apply directly via the Arbejd app.