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On-site in Amsterdam·Added 3 months ago (last checked 10 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Amsterdam
- Languages
- Dutch


Skills
This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- A completed MBO-4 or HBO-level Nursing diploma;
- Demonstrable experience in mental healthcare;
- You are flexible in terms of shifts and departments;
- Providing a VOG or VOGP (Certificate of Conduct / Police Certificate of Conduct) is part of the appointment procedure.
Does your heart beat faster at this, and do you recognize yourself in this? Then we would love to receive your application.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- You will be employed by the Flexpool and, depending on your education level, will be scaled according to the CAO GGZ: FWG 45 for MBO nurses (min. € 3,180 / max. € 4,273) or FWG 50 for HBO nurses (min. € 3,560 / max. € 4,716);
- You will receive an annual contract with the intention to, upon mutual satisfaction, convert this into a permanent contract;
- An end-of-year bonus of 8.33% and 8.33% holiday allowance;
- You build up a good pension at Pensioenfonds Zorg & Welzijn.
Additionally, a number of attractive employment conditions from Arkin:
- For commuting and business travel, you receive a 2nd class mobility card, also usable for OV-fiets, or a mileage allowance;
- Discounts on insurance at Univé and Centraal Beheer;
- A cafeteria plan system where you can use your gross salary for purchasing a bicycle and additional travel expense reimbursements;
- For your well-being, access to the Lifecheck care platform, a vitality budget (maximum €100.- net annually with employment of 18 hours p.w. or more), a balance budget of €1000.-, and access to Nrgize for participation in activities such as bootcamp, yoga, and padel;
The role
How fantastic would it be to have influence over your own schedule AND make a difference in mental healthcare? Sounds like a dream, right? At Arkin's Flexpool, this is reality. As a nurse, you combine the security of a professional organization with the flexibility to take control of your own schedule. And in doing so, you truly make a difference, both for the clients and for the permanent colleagues.
What you'll do
What are you going to do?
As a nurse in Arkin's flexpool, you guide, stimulate, and motivate clients in their activities of daily living and social activities. You administer medication and perform nursing technical procedures where necessary. Due to your extensive experience in mental healthcare, you can hit the ground running. This is exactly what the department needs. You provide support, take tasks off people's hands, and make an active contribution to the daily course of affairs. As a nurse in the flexpool, you support the permanent teams where the continuity of care is under pressure. This gives you an important and unique role within the organization.
We offer you
Why choose the Flexpool?
Because we are the most sociable flexpool! You will enter a warm environment with your own flex coordinator who is always ready to help you. But that's not all. You will also receive a buddy for six months who will help you with your start and is always ready to answer your questions. Additionally, as a nurse, you have the opportunity to work within various specialisms. Think of addiction care (Jellinek), complex psychiatry (Mentrum), and for example, forensic psychiatry (Inforsa).
What you can concretely expect:
- Choosing shifts via a user-friendly planning app;
- Various trainings, including a DIM (De-escalating Intervention Methodology) training and BHV (Emergency Response);
- A contract of at least 2 to a maximum of 36 hours;
- Plenty of variety without constantly changing employers;
- Space to develop yourself by experiencing different target groups and working methods.
- Fun flexpool social gatherings;
- Refer a colleague? Receive a total referral bonus of €1000.- gross.
What do you bring?
As a nurse, you have demonstrable experience in mental healthcare. You are not afraid to be thrown into the deep end and quickly make the work your own. You enjoy the variety between the different departments. You understand the importance of de-escalating work, but you also know how to hold your own when you need to take charge. As a nurse in the flexpool, you easily and proactively establish contact with clients as well as with colleagues in the department.
Furthermore?
Hiring process
Ready for a job that moves with your life?
Discover the freedom of the Flexpool and combine variety, development, and meaningful work in mental healthcare. Apply today via the application button! We will receive your application in our inbox and we would love to call you for an initial introduction.
After the introduction, we will schedule an interview so we can get to know each other. We are curious about you and your experiences, and we would love to enthusiastically tell you more about Arkin and working as a nurse at the Flexpool.
Want to know more about this vacancy?
You can reach us by calling: 020-590 5152 or emailing: flexpool.zorg@arkin.nl.
We prefer to look for new colleagues ourselves; we find that much more personal. Therefore, recruitment agencies are not appreciated.
About Arkin
- Industry
- Mental Health
In their own words
About the company & team
Working at Arkin
Arkin is the premier Amsterdam-area mental healthcare provider with 11 specialisms. Together we are the expert in the field of psychiatry and addiction care. Together, we advocate for the mental resilience of our clients.
Approximately 4,000 committed, driven professionals who dare to stand out work at Arkin. They are continuously looking for tailor-made solutions for their clients. In doing so, quality counts, every single time. We therefore stimulate employees to continuously develop themselves in their field through extensive training programs. We also encourage employees to develop innovative ideas and work them out in multidisciplinary teams. At Arkin, we believe that innovation is essential to keep care affordable and accessible.
Arkin's Flexpool is the internal flexible pool and steps in when staff shortages arise due to, for example, illness or leave. The Flexpool has two different disciplines: Care and Support. The Care department supports the specialisms with experienced group leaders and nurses. The Support department supports the specialisms in reception services and healthcare administration.
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