The Healthcare Institution of North Iceland
HSN in a nutshell
The Healthcare Institution of North Iceland (HSN) serves a vast region stretching from Blönduós to Þórshöfn. The main service locations are in Akureyri, Blönduós, Dalvík and Fjallabyggð, Húsavík, and Sauðárkrókur. In total, HSN operates 17 service locations.
HSN provides a wide range of healthcare services, including primary healthcare, psychosocial services and mental health teams, hospital services, and elderly care through nursing and residential units. Around 720 employees work together to fulfill HSN’s important societal role.
The videos on this page feature HSN staff introducing the workplace and the services offered. They also showcase how HSN has implemented a health-promoting workplace model, as well as a video about team-based work in Akureyri—a new approach aimed at reducing wait times and increasing job satisfaction.
The videos are in Icelandic.
HSN in Sauðárkrókur: Professionalism, Cooperation and Respect in the first place
HSN in Þingeyjarsýslur: Where service and good working environment come together
HSN in Dalvík and Fjallabyggð have merged! Increased opportunities for better service in the future
HSN in Blönduós: Diverse activities and warm working environment
Together we are stronger – a new team-based approach at HSN in Akureyri improves services and boosts job satisfaction
It matters to care for those who care for others. The project 'Health-Promoting Workplace' has begun at HSN in Akureyri – with more locations to follow