The Westfjords Health Institute in Ísafjörður is looking to hire a paramedic for a 70-100% position or by agreement. The appointment will be from September 1, 2025 or by agreement.

The Vestfjörður Health Institute employs over 270 people and the institute provides general health care in three areas; nursing department, health care department and hospital department, with hospitals in Ísafjörður and Patreksfjörður.

In the team, great emphasis is placed on good cooperation, good work ethic and respect for colleagues and clients.

Main tasks and responsibilities

This is a general nursing position in a medical ward. This is a good opportunity for an experienced nurse who wants a change of environment. This is also an ideal position for those who want to gain diverse experience.

The department has a strong team and there is a good work ethic characterized by cohesion, friendship, ambition and joy.

Qualification requirements

  • Icelandic paramedic 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 Icelandic Medical Association.

Applications must include a curriculum vitae and a cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position. Confirmed information about education must be submitted. Applicants will be interviewed and the decision to hire will be based on these, along with the submitted documents and references. All applications will be responded to once a decision has been made to hire.

The employment rate is 70-100%

The application deadline is 29.08.2025.

More information provided

Thorunn Palsdottir, thorunn@hvest.is