Midwife with International Experience Wanted for the Labour Ward at Aalborg University Hospital

Become Part of a Unique Community – Midwife with International Experience Wanted for the Labour Ward at Aalborg University Hospital Do you dream of working in a place where professional excellence, compassion, and development go hand in hand? Where you are surrounded every day by dedicated colleagues, and where your skills and experience are recognised, utilised, and appreciated? If so, this is your opportunity to join our fantastic maternity team at Aalborg University Hospital.

We are seeking a midwife with international experience and knowledge of different childbirth cultures for a permanent position, starting on 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible. We wish to expand our work on childbirth culture and cultural understanding and are therefore looking for a midwife who can contribute to this development. The position is not a development role, but a standard clinical midwife position on the labour ward with a special professional profile.

We expect you to have experience working as a midwife in a non-European country and to be fluent in a widely spoken world language other than English. You must have completed the Danish adaptation and evaluation employment programme and hold Danish authorisation as a midwife.

Why Choose Us? At Aalborg University Hospital, you will find more than just a job—you will become part of a strong, supportive, and professionally inspiring community. We are the largest maternity unit in the North Denmark Region. As a highly specialised department, we provide care for approximately 3,300 pregnant women, women in labour, postpartum women, and their families each year. Here, you will have the opportunity to apply your professional expertise in a dynamic environment with varied responsibilities and room for both specialisation and professional development.

In addition, we offer: A clinical supervising midwife on every shift as a dedicated professional mentor A personal coordinator during your onboarding period A buddy system on every shift Opportunities for professional courses, supervision, and targeted competency development Teams and professional communities that hold regular group meetings with both professional and social content

You will become part of a large and engaged professional community consisting of approximately 150 skilled colleagues—midwives, nurses, healthcare assistants, doctors, and administrative staff—all dedicated to creating safe, coordinated, and professional maternity care pathways.

Opportunities with Us We understand that a long working life includes changing needs and interests. Therefore, we place great emphasis on flexibility and the opportunity to combine different functions according to your preferences. This means you may combine work in areas such as: Labour Ward and Midwifery Antenatal Clinic Labour Ward and Maternity Assessment Unit Labour Ward and Postnatal Ward

The majority of our midwives work in combined positions like these, creating professional variety, development opportunities, and job satisfaction. We highly prioritise education and professional growth, and as a midwife with us, you will be part of a workplace where learning and development are natural parts of everyday practice.

Who Are You? You are a qualified midwife with substantial professional experience from another country and exposure to a different childbirth culture. You thrive in a professionally strong environment where teamwork, safety, and professionalism are central values. You are passionate about working in the birthing suite. You enjoy building new relationships and work confidently both in complex obstetric cases and in births where the most important task is simply “being there” for the woman and her family. You are able to identify the differences between childbirth cultures and contribute valuable insights and reflections to the daily professional discussions on the labour ward.

In addition, we expect that you are fluent in a widely spoken world language other than English. You must have completed the Danish adaptation and evaluation employment programme and hold Danish authorisation as a midwife.

Most importantly, you: Want to become part of a committed and caring team Contribute positively to a supportive and developmental work environment Are passionate about creating safe and coherent childbirth experiences

Our Values – Your Foundation Our work is based on the North Denmark Region’s core values: Involvement, Trust, Decency, and Professionalism (I-TOP). This means that we meet women, families, and relatives with empathy and respect—and we treat each other in the same way.

We Offer You A workplace characterised by high professional standards, warmth, and humour Strong interdisciplinary collaboration where everyone contributes A quality standard that ensures one midwife for every woman in labour A work environment where psychological and physical well-being are prioritised Supervision by trained supervisors in structured group programmes A unique collaboration between Health and Safety Representatives, Union Representatives, and Management, based on openness, respect, and trust A department where ideas are encouraged and where your voice matters A workplace that values your experience and is genuinely curious about your professional background

And last—but certainly not least: The best colleagues in the world and a workplace you look forward to coming to every day.

Salary and Employment Conditions Salary and employment terms according to the current collective agreement for non-managing midwives, etc., concluded with the Danish Midwives' Association.

Further Information For questions about the position, please contact: Arianne Brandborg Nørhave Acting Deputy Head Midwife and Manager of the Labour Ward Phone: +45 20 73 07 50 Email: a.noerhave@rn.dk

Recruitment Process Application deadline: 20th of september 2026 Please submit your application, CV, and any other relevant documents electronically to this e-mail: m.cederstroem@rn.dk

Interviews: Expected to take place shortly after the application deadline.

Starting date: 1th of October 2026 or earlier by agreement.