Falkland Islands Government Careers

Are you an experienced NMC Registered Dual Midwife/Nurse with a positive attitude and excellent people skills.

The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) has an excellent opportunity for a Dual Midwife/Nurse interested in working in a small supportive team to provide and deliver excellent care to the community with the opportunity to make important contributions and develop services.

The King Edward VII Memorial hospital provides Health care to residents of the Falkland Islands and is based in the capital Stanley. KEMH offer the opportunity to work in an environment with good patient contract and with a supportive and friendly team.

We want to recruit the right applicants who will be currently registered with NMC or equivalent to fill the following post.

• Nursing Sister/Midwife – dual qualified and registered, you will work in the nursing team alongside KEMH colleagues to provide nursing and midwifery care.

The Package

• Fixed Term Contract, up to 4 years.
• Competitive Salary - £35,774 - £41,168 depending on qualifications and experience, along with on call and unsocial hours allowances.
• This role attracts a market supplement of £12,000 - £15,000 per annum that will be subject to an annual review. 
• Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity (taxable).
• 41 days paid leave, 30 days paid annual leave plus 11 government and public holidays.
• Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs.
• Flights Package for you and any recognised dependents residing with you at post both at the beginning and end of contract, along with additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract.
• Government Housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in.

For more information on the KEMH and the opportunities available due to the uniqueness of the roles within the service please view the recruitment video at https://youtu.be/MBqyXBasSVc

How to Apply

Interested candidates can download the job description and view further information from our online vacancy page. 

For further information regarding the position please contact Mandy Heathman, Chief Nursing Officer by emailing mheathman@kemh.gov.fk or by calling (+500) 28052.

To apply, please complete our online application form from our vacancy page www.jobs.gov.fk, by clicking on 'Apply Now' and completing the form.  Alternatively, download an offline form from the same page and email to swilliams@sec.gov.fk before the closing date.

Timetable for Recruitment and Selection Process

Stage:

Date

Closing Date for Applications

17^th Oct 2025

Shortlisting commencing

Week 20^th Oct 2025

Interviews commencing

Week 27^th Oct 2025

Health & Social Services Department

The Health and Social Services Department is one of the Directorates of the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) which offers a range of fulfilling job opportunities across the full spectrum of public services.  Working in the Health and Social Services means that the successful applicant will be able to work in team providing a wide range of health care to our community.

The Hospital infrastructure includes a CT Scan, Mammography unit and plans for redeveloping Theatre and the Ward and a residential facility called Tussac house.

Falkland Islands Government (FIG)

The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory, with full internal self-government.

As the largest employer in the Falkland Islands, we offer many unique and fulfilling job opportunities, across the full spectrum of public services. Our responsibilities include those typically managed by central government – taxation, legislation, and policy, as well as those usually managed on a local level such as town planning, health and social services, and education. FIG also provides services specific to the needs of the Falkland Islands, such as fisheries research, power generation and the Government Air Service known as FIGAS, which provides transport across the Falkland Islands.

For more information about working for Falkland Islands Government, take a look at our recruitment microsite: www.jobs.gov.fk

The Falkland Islands

The Islands are 8000 miles from the UK and approx. 400 miles from South America. The Falkland Islands is a small thriving community with a British way of life. We have a rural farming community and ever expending tourism industry which see an increase to our population during the summer months.

The Falkland Islands’ stunning natural environment provides an unspoiled landscape and amazing wildlife to observe and explore, from 5 penguins species, whales and dolphins to amazing fauna and flora.

For those with a sense of adventure, it provides opportunities to maintain a work life balance and explore this unique land called the Falkland Islands.