Become our new nurse/social educator (vernepleier) in Grønnegata 103 housing service

Nurse/social educator (vernepleier)
Do you want a varied workday where you can make a difference for people with mental health and substance use challenges?
Grønnegata 103 is looking for an engaged nurse or social educator (vernepleier) who wants to contribute to good services and increased quality of life for our residents. With us you will have an exciting and meaningful workday in a multidisciplinary professional environment, where relationships, recovery and user involvement are central.

Who are you?
We are looking for someone who is an authorised nurse or social educator (vernepleier), and who meets people with respect, generosity and commitment. You are professionally curious, enjoy collaboration and want to contribute to the development of both the services and the working environment.

Who are we?
Grønnegata 103 is a 24-hour staffed housing service for people with mental health and substance use challenges. We provide housing follow-up and health care to 14 residents and are part of the Unit for mental health and substance use.

We have 21 full-time equivalents distributed across different teams, and the staff group consists of employees with varied professional backgrounds. Together we work to provide safe, holistic and individually tailored services. The work is organised in a rota / shift schedule with day, evening and weekend shifts.

With us you will become part of a professional environment that is focused on recovery, coping and user involvement. We want to develop the services in line with the residents' needs and see the value of employees who contribute with commitment, reflection and new perspectives.
Welcome as an applicant if you want to use your competence to make a difference in people's lives.

Work tasks

• You will work as a nurse/social educator (vernepleier) with residents who have challenges related to substance use and mental health
• You shall observe, give advice and perform medication-related tasks and contribute to multidisciplinary collaboration
• You will have tasks such as medication management, milieu-therapeutic work, motivational interviewing, assistance with daily tasks and activities
• Follow decided services related to each individual user
• Collaborate and work closely with other departments in the unit for mental health and substance use, specialist health services, general practitioner, housing office, NAV, the police etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in nursing/social educator (vernepleier)
• Work experience and/or further education in substance use/mental health is desirable
• If you qualify for a position requiring specialist education we will offer a position as such
• Good Norwegian oral and written communication skills. If your mother tongue is not Norwegian, you must document that you have a language level equivalent to B2. Does not apply to applicants with a Scandinavian language as their mother tongue
• class B driving licence

Personal characteristics

We are looking for an employee who:

• is confident when meeting people in different life situations
• has good collaboration skills and the ability to work independently
• actively contributes to an inclusive, respectful and positive working environment
• is concerned with professional development and quality in service delivery
• is able to handle a varied workday with sometimes high work pace
• communicates clearly and professionally, and contributes to a good professional and collegial environment
• has the will and motivation for continuous professional and personal development
• is able to set clear and appropriate boundaries for themselves and others
• Experience as a next of kin may be an advantage and will be considered

Personal suitability will be given significant weight in the appointment

We offer:

• A strong professional environment with committed colleagues
• Meaningful tasks and great variety in the daily work
• Opportunity to influence and develop good services
• Good training, mentor scheme and courses
• Multidisciplinary collaboration and professional development
• Close management support and systematic follow-up

Other:

• Appointment is made in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and collective agreements. The position has a salary range of NOK 522.600-614.400 depending on length of seniority. In the event of relevant further education you will receive pay adjustments according to applicable collective agreements
• Compensation for work outside daytime on weekdays is added
• Good pension and insurance schemes
• We point out that applicants may be listed on the public applicant list even if the applicant has requested anonymity. You will be notified if this applies
• Upon employment a valid police certificate in accordance with the Health and Care Services Act §5-4 must be presented
• Upon employment a tuberculosis examination is required for applicants who during the last three years have stayed continuously for more than three months in countries with a high incidence of tuberculosis in accordance with the Tuberculosis Regulations §§ 3.1 and 3.2.
• Certificates and diplomas must be attached to the application prior to interview
• References must be provided when submitting the application
• Application is sent electronically via Webcruiter

Contact information

Siv Norø Salvesen, 45978034
Randi Beate Johansen, Head of department Grønnegata 103, +47 94 87 91 10, randi.beate.johansen@tromso.kommune.no

Workplace

Grønnegata 103
9008 Tromsø

Key information:

Employer: Tromsø municipality

Referenceno.: 5186694994
position percentage: 100%
Permanent
application deadline: 19.10.2026