We are looking for a dedicated nursing home physician for the Institutional Services Department in Hamar Municipality. With us, you’ll combine professional breadth with meaningful patient care, and follow patients over time in a varied and complex field ranging from dementia to rehabilitation, chronic illness, and palliative care.
As part of a competent and dedicated professional team, you will play a central role in ensuring effective patient care, high medical standards, and the best possible quality of life for our patients.

The institutional care services in Hamar Municipality consist of two short-term care units, five somatic long-term care units, and five long-term care units for people with dementia, distributed among Finsalsenteret, Prestrudsenteret, Parkgården, and Klukstuen. This provides a broad and exciting field of practice with excellent opportunities for clinical development, professional specialization, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The position involves medical responsibility across several wards within the institutional care service, and the wards may be located at various nursing homes in the municipality. This offers excellent opportunities for professional breadth, variety, and experience with different patient groups and treatment pathways. The final place of employment will be determined based on the needs of the service, as well as the applicants’ qualifications, experience, and areas of interest.

We currently have a full-time (100%) permanent position available starting March 1, 2027.

We offer:

- An exciting and varied workday
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with skilled colleagues
- A positive and inclusive work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement

We are looking for someone who:

- Has an interest in geriatrics and holistic patient care, ranging from rehabilitation to palliative care
- Have a strong professional commitment and want to contribute to quality improvement in our services
- Thrive in independent clinical work and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Want to help further develop health services in the municipality of Hamar

Join our team!

With us, you’ll have a role that truly makes a difference. We look forward to welcoming you to the Institutional Services in Hamar Municipality—a place where care meets quality.

Job Responsibilities

• Medical follow-up and treatment of a wide range of diagnoses and conditions. 
• A broad interdisciplinary approach to developing effective patient care pathways in collaboration with other professional teams.
• The position involves medical responsibility for at least two departments within the Institutional Services. The final scope of responsibilities will be determined based on the needs of the service and the individual candidate’s expertise and experience.
• The nursing home physician has medical responsibility for patients admitted to their department
  
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts in the wards, including supervision and in-house training.
• Participate in work with family members.
• Collaborate with the nursing home chief physician and other medical staff within the Institutional Health Service.
• Collaborate with the specialist health service, primary care physicians, and other relevant partners.
  

Qualifications

• Norwegian medical license
• Completed LIS1
  
• Interest in and/or experience working in geriatrics or geriatric and nursing home medicine.
• Must be a specialist in general practice or another relevant specialty, have begun specialization in general practice, or commit to starting a specialization program in general practice.
• Very good oral and written communication skills in Norwegian
  

Personal Qualities

• Good collaboration and communication skills
• Strong work capacity and ability to set necessary priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to think in an interdisciplinary and holistic manner
• Ability to contribute to further development within the departments and at the centers in general, as well as to knowledge sharing
• Good understanding of the role
• Personal suitability will be emphasized

We offer

• A positive and interdisciplinary work environment
• Departments that are well-equipped with relevant and up-to-date medical equipment
• Regular small-group collaboration with other nursing home physicians in the municipality.
• Salary by agreement.
• Flexible work hours
• Hamar Municipality is a registered training institution for general practitioners in residency; and service at nursing homes in Hamar Municipality may count as institutional service (learning objectives ALM-055 and ALM-085) toward specialization in general practice. 
  
• Good pension plan (KLP)
• Salary and working conditions are governed by the central union-specific agreement between KS and the Norwegian Medical Association, SFS 2305.

Common to all positions in Hamar Municipality:

• Salary based on national and local agreements
  
• Hamar Municipality is an IA-certified employer and prioritizes internal vocational rehabilitation efforts
• We reserve the right to make internal reassignments due to rehabilitation efforts and redundancy
• For positions requiring a driver’s license, this must be presented before starting work
• Employees are hired by Hamar Municipality under the terms set forth in laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, including membership in a pension plan in accordance with applicable agreements
• For positions that require it, the person being hired must provide information regarding tuberculosis status and MRSA status, which must be attached to the job offer
• For positions requiring a police clearance certificate (see Section 5-4 of the Health Personnel Act), the certificate must be presented before starting work
• Hamar Municipality aims to reflect the general population and be a diverse organization. Qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability, are encouraged to apply

Contact Information

Nilsson, Ida Helen, Acting Director, 408 85 741
Einar Stødle, Nursing Home Chief Physician, 940 27 946

Work Location

Finsalvegen 3
2322 Ridabu

Key Information:

Employer: Hamar Municipality

Reference No.: 5199632373
Employment Percentage: 100%
Permanent
Start date: March 1, 2027
Application deadline: November 29, 2026