Specialist Training is a two-year paid program of study and training, following a master’s degree in nursing, at 80–100% employment. Its focus areas are tailored to the job description of specialist nurses and specialist midwives at Landspítali. See the detailed description of the Specialist Training Program (Sérfræðinám).

Objectives of the Specialist Training

The goal of the program is for nurses and midwives to receive individualized training and gain specialist knowledge that benefits Landspítali’s patients.
The program prepares nurses to apply to the [Directorate of Health (landlæknir)] for a specialist license, in accordance with the regulations on the education and rights of nurses and midwives.

Responsibilities and Scope of Practice for Specialist Nurses and Specialist Midwives

The work of [specialist nurses (sérfræðingar í hjúkrun)] and [specialist midwives (sérfræðiljósmæður)] is individualized and diverse. It may relate to certain patient groups, wards, diseases, or specialties and often involves prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. A job description (starfslýsing) may, for example, include:

• Nursing and clinical work

• development, quality and research work

• teaching and education

• advice

• leadership role

Applications

Applications are made by the end of August every year. The Director of the Division will fill the vacancy in consultation with the Director of Nursing after an interview. More information about the application process, main tasks and a time schedule (pdf) in Icelandic.

More information

provides, nurse practitioner and instructor for professional training for specialist qualifications:
Katrín Blöndal, katrinbl@landspitali.is, phone number 825 3623.