Ward O2, Psychiatry, Regional Hospital Horsens is looking for a social and health care assistant 37 hours per week.

We offer

• Structured introduction, organized training period and mentoring program.
• Supervision once a week based on NAU (neuroaffective development psychology).
• Scheduled teaching/education programs.
• Full-day staff meetings twice a year.

We are

• One department that places a high value on professionalism, interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as cooperation with patients and relatives — a positive and acknowledgeing approach is at the forefront.
• Committed to individually tailored nursing care, with a focus on the individual patient’s illness picture and life situation.
• NAU - neuroaffective development psychology - is one of the cornerstones of our work.
• Focused on the working environment, professional and personal development.
• A department characterized by good humor and a "can-do" attitude.
• A department where two days are rarely the same. Skilled and engaged colleagues.
• We work with a dedicated approach to reducing coercion.

What we expect from you

• That you have broad psychiatric experience.
• That you have a strong focus on patient and relative involvement
• That you are good at collaborating and work flexibly and solution-oriented.
• That you work with a dedicated approach to reducing coercion.

Section O2 is an intensive closed psychiatric ward with 16 beds and an attached psychiatric reception.

The target group includes, among others, patients with diagnoses schizophrenia, acute psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression, emotional personality disorder, treated individuals as well as those under treatment orders and surrogate preventive detention.

Employment terms and salary

This is a permanent position. The position is 37 hours per week with start on 1 November 2026 or by agreement. The position involves mixed shifts, day/evening or day/night, with about 8 shifts per month and weekend shifts.

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

Background checks

We will obtain a criminal record check in connection with employment.

Further information

You are welcome to contact Chief Nurse Lis Eriksen, 78475023, [email protected] or Deputy Head Jannie Ring, 78475022 for further information.

Application deadline and time for interviews

Interviews are held on an ongoing basis; we will agree a time.

Application deadline Dec 7, 2026.

About Psychiatry, Horsens Regional Hospital.

There are 3 specialty-divided clinics, while the 3 inpatient wards have a wide range of all patient categories. Psychiatry, Horsens Regional Hospital has about 240 employees and provides adult psychiatric treatment for citizens in the municipalities of Horsens, Skanderborg, Hedensted and Odder.

The position is initially a full-time position.

As the Central Region of Denmark continually conducts savings and reorganizations, employees who are relocated and apply for the position will have priority.

In accordance with the EU Transparency Directive on pay, which came into force on 7 June 2026, Region Midtjylland is obliged to inform you of starting pay or a starting pay range for a position before offering employment.

Here you will find Region Midtjylland's pay catalog for most professional groups and positions that exist in Region Midtjylland: Transparency before employment - Medarbejder.rm.dk