Practical Nurses and Practical Nurse Students — Acute Medicine Ward A2, Fossvogur, Landspítali, Reykjavík
- Location
- Reykjavík, Iceland
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Department
- Acute Medicine Ward A2, Fossvogur
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Industry
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 30 Nov 2026
About the role
Landspítali is looking for capable and enthusiastic practical nurses or practical nurse students for acute medicine ward A2 in Fossvogur. The work is shift work at 50–100% of full time, with the percentage as agreed, and the successful candidates are hired as soon as possible or as otherwise agreed. The ward is a 19-bed internal medicine ward for patients with acute and chronic internal medicine problems who are admitted to hospital and fall under general internal medicine. The nursing care tasks on the ward are very varied. A strong group works in interdisciplinary teams, and there are great opportunities for development at work. The group is cohesive, with a rich, good working spirit characterised by joy at work and ambition, and the ward also has a strong social committee. The ward is looking for practical nurses with knowledge and experience, as well as newly graduated practical nurses or practical nurse students, and it places emphasis on welcoming new colleagues and giving good individual induction. 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
- Nursing of individuals in cooperation with other professionals- Participation in teamwork
Requirements
Icelandic practical nurse licence, or certification of paid practical training (Íslenskt sjúkraliðaleyfi/ vottun um launað starfsnám); a positive attitude, initiative and good communication skills; professional ambition; 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 Sjúkraliðafélag Íslands (Icelandic Practical 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 the expiry of the application deadline, under Article 2 of Regulation No. 1000/2019.
How to apply
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