Finsal ward C is a nursing home ward with adapted places for people with cognitive impairment and dementia who need full-time care and nursing. The ward currently consists of 22 long-term places and two short-term/assessment places.

We emphasize person-centered care and quality of services. Person-centered care is a care philosophy that involves taking into account how a person experiences their situation and the world around them. Care should be organized so that the person's perspective on the situation is taken into account. We hope this sounds exciting and that you will become part of our good team.

If you start in a position with us and move to Hamar, you will have the opportunity to apply for a start-up loan to be able to buy a home in Hamar municipality. This allows you to borrow 100% of the purchase price without equity. See below for more information

Welcome as an applicant with us! You are also very welcome to come by and take a look! The position is available from 01.07.2026.

Hamar municipality has its own salary ladder for nurses, social nurses and 3-year with requirements for further specialization that gives NOK. 35,000 above the guaranteed salary under the main collective agreement.

Tasks

• Comprehensive nursing follow-up of patients
• Mapping, observation and assessment of patients
• Provide person-centered care adapted to the individual's needs and resources
• Manage different types of behavior in a safe and responsible manner
• Medication management and follow-up in line with current routines and legislation
• Contribute to interdisciplinary cooperation
• Contact, cooperation and contribute to good relationships with relatives
• Contribute to professional development, quality improvement and maintaining a good working environment
• Documentation in the professional system Gerica
• Back-up duties for other departments when needed

Qualifications

• Norwegian authorization as a nurse/specialist nurse
• Good Norwegian skills, both written and oral
• Desirable with experience from working with people with dementia
• Desirable with further education in geriatrics, dementia care or elderly care + mental health
• Mastery of ICT tools
• Passed Norwegian test B2

Personal qualities

• You show commitment to the field
• You have good collaboration skills, you are independent and responsible
• You are flexible and solution-oriented in the face of changes and unforeseen situations
• You see opportunities
  
• You are professionally committed and concerned about quality
• You contribute to a safe and inclusive work environment
• You are confident and patient in the face of people with dementia
• You have the ability to create trust and good relationships with residents and relatives
• Personal suitability will be emphasized

We offer

• A safe and inclusive work environment with committed and competent colleagues
• A professionally strong environment with a focus on quality, person-centered care and a desire to always improve
• Varied and challenging work tasks
• Training and guidance will be provided.

Hamar municipality has a need for nurses and offers those who want to work and live in the municipality the opportunity to apply for a start-up loan for housing. To apply, you must have at least 50% permanent employment as a nurse or social worker, or have been offered a position and must accept it.
The start-up loan can only be used to buy a home in Hamar municipality. You do not need equity to get a start loan, and you can borrow 100% of the purchase price. The condition is that you must be able to service the loan and not be able to get a loan from a regular bank.
More information can be found here: www.hamar.kommune.no/startlan/

Common for employees in Hamar municipality:

• Salary according to central and local agreements
• Hamar municipality is an IA company and prioritizes in-house rehabilitation work.
• We reserve the right to make internal changes due to rehabilitation work and redundancy
• Employees are employed in Hamar municipality on the terms set out in laws, regulations and collective agreements, including membership of the pension scheme in accordance with applicable agreements.
• Appointees must provide confirmed information about tuberculosis/tuberculin status and MRSA status on a separate form attached to the offer of employment
• For positions that require a police certificate in accordance with the Health Personnel Act § 5-4, the certificate must be presented before taking up the position
• Hamar municipality wants to reflect the population at large and be a diverse organization. Qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or disability are encouraged to apply.

Contact information

Vold, Kathrine, Unit Manager, 940 03 488

Place of work

Finsalvegen 3
2322 RIDABU

Key information:

Employer: Hamar Municipality

Reference no: 5132160316
Position percentage: 100%
Permanent
Application deadline: 14.06.2026