Do you want a stimulating and developing job focused on children and adolescents with surgical diagnoses?

Then you are the one we are looking for!

On ward B15, pediatric surgery, we have 14 beds for children and adolescents aged 0-18 years with diagnoses in hand and plastic surgery, urology, pediatric surgery, orthopedics, spinal surgery, ear, nose and throat surgery, and vascular malformations.

The care consists mainly of elective surgery with a focus on pre- and postoperative nursing but also acute operations with admissions around the clock.

We strive to have good communication and a positive work environment, where we respect each other and share knowledge, as well as have a collaborative approach among all professional categories. We work in teams and continuously drive improvement work. As a nurse with us, you will have your own areas of responsibility and be part of teams for different diagnoses/development areas.

Here are some descriptions from our staff about their work on ward B151 pediatric surgery:

“Working with children of different ages is fun, varied, and stimulating; no day is like the other, very educational with many different diagnoses.”

“The encounter with children and families, helping and supporting the whole family to a, often, better outcome.”

You are warmly welcome to contact us or come and observe if you are curious about pediatric surgical care.

Our Offer

For life ahead. Region Östergötland has high ambitions and a responsible mission. It is about health and care, about our region's development, and about those who live and stay here. We want to continue to be at the forefront, with care, research, and education. This means daring to think anew – and having the best employees. Therefore, we offer unique opportunities for further learning and invest in modern environments with effective systems and tools. Many of us meet patients and relatives, while others create the conditions for life-saving interventions. With us, fantastic people work towards the same goal – to make a real difference, and for life ahead.

You will receive six weeks of tailored onboarding and a designated mentor in pediatric surgery, plus an additional week to get to know our other care units. We also work with mentorship on the ward, and you will have continuous check-ins with your mentor and the unit manager during the onboarding period. You have great opportunities to develop in your professional role and quickly become part of the team as we actively work for a good work environment. We view continued professional development and further education positively.

Here you can read about our career ladder for nurses and also feel free to read about your benefits with us. Among other things, Region Östergötland has its own gym and training facility, and as an employee, you are entitled to wellness funds, currently 3,500 SEK/year.

Job Description

We work with patient-centered care, and as a nurse, you lead and are responsible for the patient and their individual needs. We also collaborate with other care units within H.K.H Crown Princess Victoria's Children's and Youth Hospital, for example, the pediatric emergency department/BAVA, BOND, and outpatient care.

Work Group

On ward B151 pediatric surgery, we work in teams, nurses and pediatric nurses. The team around the patient also includes doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, play therapists, social workers, and we have a close collaboration with the pediatric pain unit. On the same floor, there is also access to play therapy, school, and hospital clowns.

About You

We are looking for a licensed nurse. Further education in pediatric and adolescent care is an advantage but not a requirement. You have the opportunity for paid specialist training with us.

As you work in constant dialogue with patients and colleagues, it is a requirement that you have good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written.

You are interested in working with children and their families. As a person, you are attentive, flexible, and have good communication and collaboration skills. You have the ability to work independently and can prioritize your work effectively. We want you to contribute with a positive and professional attitude in your work. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Application and Employment

Your employment will be at H.K.H Crown Princess Victoria's Children's and Youth Hospital with primary placement in ward B151, Pediatric Surgery. We have a points model and a schedule according to the “wish schedule model” and work with the scheduling tool Tessa.

We work with ongoing selection, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Prior to employment in a patient-centered role within Region Östergötland, you will need to fill out a form (https://ledsys.lio.se/Document/Document?DocumentNumber=54500).

Warm welcome to submit your application! If you need help registering in the system, please contact customer service Support and Service, 010-103 60 00, during office hours.

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