Nurse in training to become a Specialist

During the training, you are a nurse in training to become a specialist, also known as a vios. You deepen your knowledge and skills by following a high-quality training program, thereby further developing your nursing qualities. Extensive attention is paid to your personal and professional development through supervision, coaching, learning therapy, and work guidance.

In January 2027, a new training group will start at GGZ VS in Utrecht. For three years, you will attend lessons one day a week in Utrecht. The practical part of the training is organized across three different learning-work locations within GGZ Friesland. This gives you the opportunity to further develop as a treatment manager, coach, and innovator. Central to the training is clinical reasoning and acting as an independently authorized practitioner. The acquisition of scientific knowledge and conducting research to support clinical treatment and reasoning builds upon this. Innovation and implementation of developed knowledge and expertise are also centrally included within the training.

The training is embedded in the GGZ professional structure and is designed according to the national profile of Nurse Specialist, article 14 of the BIG Act. Upon successful completion of the training, you will receive the academic degree Master of Science and the professional title Nurse Specialist GGZ. You will be registered as a nurse specialist in the BIG register, article 14.

• You will start the training in January 2027
• A varied position in combination with a master's program in which you learn to bear independent treatment responsibility
• Employment conditions in accordance with CAO GGZ, scale FWG 60, min. € 4,544. - max. € 5,901. - based on full-time employment
• Balance budget of € 1,000. - per year with full-time employment
• A fixed-term learning-work agreement
• After completion of your training, a job guarantee applies for the position for which you have been trained
• An interesting and dynamic workplace with plenty of opportunities for development
• Plenty of space, responsibility, and the chance to do what you are truly good at

• The study load is 15 to 20 hours of self-study per week. Lesson time falls within working hours

We are there for the people who need us most. Annually, at twelve different locations spread throughout Friesland, we offer professional help to more than 12,000 people with severe psychiatric disorders. At home, in the outpatient clinic, day treatment, or during admission to the clinic. We are also there in case of crisis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

With us, you can make a difference, and we actively commit ourselves to specialist recovery-oriented care close to the patient. You do not do this alone, but together. Together with your colleagues, with other organizations, but especially with the patient and his or her loved ones.

Call, email, or WhatsApp us!

Do you have any questions or would you like more information about GGZ Friesland? Call, email, or WhatsApp Sita Roorda, nurse specialist & educator via sita.roorda@ggzfriesland.nl or Dorien de Vries, secretary of central training via dorien.de.vries@ggzfriesland.nl or 06-30461296.

Would you like to apply for this training position? Send an email to dorien.de.vries@ggzfriesland.nl stating that you wish to apply for a training position as a nurse specialist GGZ.

A digital application file will be created for you. Subsequently, you will receive the login details and the manual for the digital application file via email, in which the further procedure regarding the submission of your application is described.

The interviews will preferably take place on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. After the application round within GGZ, we will, if suitable, present the candidate to the training institution in Utrecht. For more information about the training, visit: www.ggzvs.nl

We look forward to your application!

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. A valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is part of the appointment procedure and is required for employment at GGZ Friesland.