The Health and Family Services Department in Løten Municipality provides health-promoting and preventive health services for children and youth ages 0–20 and their families. We have 11 full-time equivalents distributed among 18 employees, and we work according to the values of respect, responsibility, and courage. The department is located in the heart of downtown Løten and shares facilities with the Child Welfare Services, under a shared department head.

We have a permanent position available starting November 1, 2026

Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks related to the school health service in accordance with laws, regulations, and national professional guidelines
• Provide guidance and instruction, both individually and in groups
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with various municipal services and other relevant partners, based on the BTS guide “Better Interdisciplinary Collaboration”
• Contribute to the development of the school health service
• Documentation and record-keeping
• Staying professionally up to date
• Everyone here shares responsibility for a good work environment and well-being

Qualifications

• State-certified public health nurse. Public health nursing students with relevant practical experience working with children and adolescents may also be considered.
  
• Experience using computer tools
  
• Strong communication skills in Norwegian, both written and oral
  

Before starting the position, you must submit a valid police clearance certificate in accordance with Section 5-4 of the Health and Care Services Act, as well as a tuberculosis status form and a signed confidentiality agreement

Personal Qualities

• Are you committed to and interested in health promotion and preventive work aimed at children, youth, and their families?
  
• Do you have a positive attitude toward interdisciplinary collaboration?
  
• Do you have good communication and interpersonal skills?
  
• Can you work independently?
  
• Are you organized and flexible?
  
• Do you have a positive attitude and a can-do spirit?
  
• Do you handle stressful situations well?
  

Then we’re looking for you!

We emphasize loyalty to Løten Municipality’s ethical guidelines and values: Respect, responsibility, and courage.
We place importance on your motivation and personal suitability for the position.

We offer

• A positive work environment and highly skilled colleagues
  
• Opportunities for professional development
  
• Salary and working conditions in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements, laws, and regulations
  

You must use your own car for work—travel expenses are covered in accordance with the approved travel policy.

Appointment is otherwise subject to the terms set forth in applicable laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, including favorable pension and insurance plans.

Applications must be submitted electronically via Webcruiter, and all documentation you wish to be considered must be uploaded as attachments to the application.
We ask applicants to write their cover letter and resume directly in the application portal and not to submit them as attachments. 

Certificates, diplomas, and attachments must be included with the application, and we encourage you to use the Diploma Portal for documentation of your education.
Education completed outside Norway must be approved by NOKUT (before January 1, 2023) or the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Competence (HK-dir), and the approval must be documented. Read more at https://hkdir.no/utdanning-fra-utlandet

Welcome as an applicant!

Contact Information

Helga Arneberg, Department Head, 97002462
Bergerengen, Lars, Operations Manager, 48994050

Work Location

Stasjonsvegen 12 b
2340 LØTEN

Key Information:

Employer: Løten Municipality

Reference No.: 5153252706
Percentage of Full-Time: 30%
Permanent
Start date: November 1, 2026
Application deadline: August 2, 2026