Om tjänsten
On behalf of Ullensvang Municipality, we are recruiting nurses for permanent positions in municipal healthcare services in Jondal, Western Norway.
You will work across both nursing home and home care services, giving you the opportunity to use a broad range of your nursing skills. You will follow patients over time, make independent clinical assessments and work closely with colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
Jondal is a small community in the Hardanger region on Norway’s west coast, around 1 hour and 45 minutes from Bergen by car and ferry. Here, you will live by the Hardangerfjord, surrounded by mountains, with Folgefonna, one of Norway’s largest glaciers, just 19 kilometres away.
Moving to another country is a big step, and we will support you throughout the process. Dignus Medical provides free Norwegian language training, assistance with Norwegian authorisation and practical support with relocation and settling into your new community.
About the position
As a nurse in Jondal, you will work with patients with different healthcare and care needs, both in a nursing home and in their own homes.
The role gives you a high degree of professional responsibility and the opportunity to follow patients over time, while working closely with colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for qualified nurses who are confident in their professional role, comfortable working independently and motivated to build a new life and career in Norway.
You:
We help you prepare for working in Norway
You do not need to speak Norwegian when you apply. If you are selected for the position, Dignus Medical will guide you through the entire process of preparing for your move to Norway.
We provide:
The language training and authorisation process take place before you start working, so you have time to prepare both professionally and practically for your new life in Norway.
What you can expect in Jondal
Life between the fjord, mountains and glacier
Jondal is located in Hardanger on Norway’s west coast, around 1 hour and 45 minutes from Bergen by car and ferry. It is a small community of around 400 people, situated directly by the Hardangerfjord and surrounded by mountains. Folgefonna, one of Norway’s largest glaciers, is only 19 kilometres away.
Nature is part of everyday life here. After work, you can hike in the mountains, kayak or fish on the fjord, or simply enjoy the quiet surroundings. In winter, the area offers excellent opportunities for skiing and other outdoor activities.
Despite its small size, Jondal has the essentials you need for everyday life, including a grocery store, places to eat and local cultural and leisure activities. If you are moving with your family, Jondal has both a kindergarten and a school for children from primary through lower secondary level, as well as a library, swimming pool and sports facilities. Odda is around 40 minutes away by car, while Bergen offers a larger city environment and an international airport.
Interested in starting a new chapter in Norway?
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