Specialist in family medicine wanted for nursing home position in Norway

Arbeidsplassen; Akershus; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a municipality in Akershus seeking a Specialist in Family Medicine for a full-time position at a nursing home. This permanent role offers clinical variety and the chance to work in a supportive environment, prioritizing elderly care. Candidates must have a medical license from an EU country and a commitment to patient-centered care. Enjoy competitive salary, relocation assistance, and professional development opportunities within Norway's integrated healthcare system.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Good opportunities for professional development

Free Norwegian language course

Full assistance with relocation and integration

Qualifications

• Specialist doctor within family medicine, preferably with 2+ years of experience.
• Good communication skills in English, willingness for Norwegian training.

Responsibilities

• Medical responsibility for patients at the municipal nursing home.
• Collaboration with GPs, home care services, and other healthcare providers.
• Participation in medical quality improvement and service development.

Skills

Clinical responsibility

Collaboration

Communication

Patient-centered approach

Education

Medical license from an EU country

Specialist approval in family medicine

Job description

Specialist in family medicine wanted for nursing home position in Norway

Are you a specialist in family medicine looking for a meaningful and stable role in Norway?

A municipality in Akershus, just outside Oslo, is now recruiting a dedicated physician to work as a full-time nursing home doctor.

This is a permanent position offering both clinical variety and the opportunity to contribute directly to elderly care. The municipality prioritises integrated healthcare and close cooperation between nursing homes, GPs and other local health services.

You will become part of a supportive and professional team, working in a structured environment with time for both patient care and professional development. At the same time, you will enjoy excellent quality of life in a region offering easy access to both nature and the capital city.

Why consider this opportunity?

• A meaningful position with clinical responsibility in elderly care

• Well-organised public healthcare system and good interprofessional collaboration

• Located near Oslo, with access to nature, culture and urban life

• High level of autonomy and clear professional role

• Welcoming work environment and good support systems

Main responsibilities

• Medical responsibility for patients at the municipal nursing home

• Collaboration with GPs, home care services and other healthcare providers

• Participation in medical quality improvement and service development

• Guidance of healthcare staff when needed

• Option to join the local out-of-hours emergency service

Requirements

• Medical license and specialist approval from an EU country

• Specialist doctor within family medicine, preferably with minimum two years of experience

• Experience from general practice or elderly care is desirable

• Good communication skills in English and willingness to complete Norwegian language training

Personal qualities

• Responsible and confident in clinical decision-making

• Structured and adaptable with a patient-centred approach

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Motivated to contribute to interdisciplinary elderly care

• Positive mindset and professional attitude

We offer:

• Permanent position with competitive salary and flexible arrangements

• A well-functioning work environment with experienced colleagues

• Supportive municipality with clear medical structure and collaboration culture

• Good opportunities for professional development

• Full assistance with relocation, authorisation and integration

• Free Norwegian language course provided by a private tutor online

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Please notice that we are only allowed to recruit doctors that holds a licence to practice from a country within the EU.

Om bedriften

Dignus Medical specializes in recruitment and temporary positions for medical specialists and nurses to municipalities, healthcare institutions, and companies within the medical industry in Scandinavia.

We contribute to solving the staffing crisis in the Nordic healthcare sector by connecting the right healthcare professional with the right employer -- at the right time.