The Westfjords Health Institute is looking to hire a nurse to work in the hospital ward in Ísafjörður. This is an 80-100% position in shift work.
The Vestfjörður Health Institute is an ambitious workplace where around 270 people work in four main establishments. At the institution, work is done systematically on good morale and emphasis is placed on trust and positivity in communication.
Good adaptation at the beginning of the job and assistance with finding housing are offered. The position will be from September 1, 2025 or by agreement.
Main tasks and responsibilities
A nurse performs general nursing duties in a mixed medical unit. The department also takes care of pregnant women and newborns outside of daytime midwifery, manages the outpatient department for chemotherapy and other specialized drug administrations, as well as assisting with emergency reception at the emergency department outside of daytime hours. Here is a good opportunity for an experienced nurse who would like a change of environment. This is also an ideal position for those who want to gain diverse experience in comprehensive nursing.
The department employs a strong group of around 25 nurses and paramedics, and there is a good work ethic characterized by cohesion, friendship, ambition and joy.
Qualification requirements
- Icelandic nursing license
- Initiative and independence in work
- Positivity and good interpersonal skills
More information about the job
Salary according to the current collective agreement concluded by the Minister of Finance and the Economy and the Association of Icelandic Nurses.
The application must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and a cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position, along with copies of diplomas. Confirmed information about education, previous work and experience must be submitted. It is desirable that the applicant can start work in early August or by agreement. Interviews will be conducted with applicants and the decision to hire for the position will be based on them, along with submitted documents and comments from referees. The institution's equal opportunities policy is taken into account when hiring.
Ísafjarðarbær - and the Westfjords as a whole - is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and it makes little difference which settlement or village people settle in. Rarely, if anywhere, is it so short to go from bustling human life to untouched nature and the possibilities for outdoor activities are countless, whether in summer or winter. The opportunities for outdoor activities are all around, no time is spent traveling to and from work. The children are like flowers in an egg in kindergarten, elementary school, music school, sports activities, high school and even folk high school or university. Plenty of exciting job opportunities for spouses and a variety of activities that require a university education in the area, see for example vacancies on the Ísafjarðarbær website.
All applications will be responded to once a hiring decision has been made.
The employment rate is 80-100%
The application deadline is 29.08.2025.
More information provided
Thorunn Palsdottir, thorunn@hvest.is
Phone: 450 4500