Nurses — Surgical Ward B6, Fossvogur, Landspítali, Reykjavík
- Location
- Reykjavík, Iceland
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Department
- Surgical Ward B6, Fossvogur
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Industry
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 9 Nov 2026
About the role
Landspítali is looking for nurses for surgical ward B6 in Fossvogur. The work is shift work at 70–100% of full time, with the working arrangements, percentage and start date as agreed. Newly graduated nurses are welcomed into the team just as much as experienced nurses. The ward places emphasis on the professional development and continuing education of staff, and every newcomer is given good individual induction. The ward is a 23-bed surgical ward serving patients of four specialties: ear, nose and throat surgery, plastic surgery, vascular surgery, and brain and nerve surgery. It specialises in special care and is the only ward in the country that treats serious burn injuries. The ward also has a high-dependency unit for patients who need constant and close monitoring, for example after major head and neck surgery, vascular surgery or jaw surgery. The working week for staff in full shift work is 36 hours and can be shorter depending on the composition of shifts, and the aim is to support the improved health and safety of staff and to increase the possibilities of combining work and private life.
Responsibilities
- Decide, plan and provide nursing care - Plan and provide education to patients and relatives - Take an active part in the development and building up of the department - Participate in interdisciplinary teamwork - Keep up with innovations in nursing
Requirements
Icelandic nursing licence (Íslenskt hjúkrunarleyfi); professional ambition and independence in working methods; a positive attitude, initiative and good communication skills; ability and capacity to work in teams; interest in working in a demanding and enjoyable environment; Icelandic language proficiency (Íslenskukunnátta). The listing states language proficiency: Icelandic 3/5.
Benefits
Pay under the current collective agreement made by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and Félag íslenskra hjúkrunarfræðinga (Icelandic Nurses Association). Applications must include a CV and cover letter plus copies of certificates and the licence. Landspítali's equality policy is taken into account in recruitment, and all applications are answered. Applications may remain valid for six months from publication of the advertisement, under Article 2, paragraph 2, item 3 of Regulation No. 1000/2019.
How to apply
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