Nurse — Acute Ward for Mood Disorders, Landspítali, Reykjavík
- Location
- Reykjavík, Iceland
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Industry
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 24 Nov 2026
About the role
The acute ward for mood disorders at Landspítali is seeking a nurse. Employment percentage and working arrangements are as agreed, and the post is available from 1 January 2027 or as otherwise agreed. The ward has 17 beds and handles admission, diagnosis and treatment of patients with serious and acute mental disorders, specialising among other things in treatment of patients with eating disorders and in diagnosis and treatment of women with serious mental disorders and/or where a bonding disorder during pregnancy and after birth is suspected. The ward's work is under continuous development, improvement work is extensive, and the ward offers a good working atmosphere, excellent colleagues and opportunities to develop professional expertise and skill in psychiatric nursing. Newly graduated nurses are supported through targeted supervision and education alongside work in Landspítali's professional development year, and Mental Health Services also offers specialised training in psychiatric nursing. New employees are offered individually tailored induction under the guidance of experienced professionals. Pay is set under the current collective agreement made by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and Félag íslenskra hjúkrunarfræðinga (Icelandic Nurses Association), as stated in the official listing; no fixed salary amount is stated. Applications must be accompanied by a CV and cover letter plus copies of certificates and the licence, in PDF form. Landspítali's equality policy is taken into account in recruitment, all applications are answered, and applications may remain valid for six months from the application deadline, under Article 2 of Regulation No. 1000/2019. Applications close on 24 November 2026.
Responsibilities
- Work in multidisciplinary teams caring for and treating people with acute mental symptoms - Carry responsibility for treatment and safety aspects, according to the job description - Plan and prioritise own work with regard to patients' needs - Encourage, guide and give broad support to students and unqualified staff - Take part in improvement work and development of services - Foster a good team spirit
Requirements
Icelandic nursing licence (Íslenskt hjúkrunarleyfi). A sincere interest in nursing people with mental disorders; experience of psychiatric nursing is an advantage. Interest in supporting mothers with infants. Interest in treatment work for eating disorders. Professional ambition and responsibility at work. Positivity, patience and flexibility. Very high communication skills (Mjög mikil samskiptahæfni). Icelandic language proficiency is required (Íslenskukunnátta áskilin). The listing also states language proficiency: Icelandic 4/5.
How to apply
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