Intensive Care Nurse at IMA

Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for research and innovation to yield results.

The Department of Anesthesia, Surgery, and Intensive Care is located at Norrland University Hospital in Umeå, where intensive care for children and adults, emergency and planned surgical care, anesthesia with accompanying postoperative care, and sterilization services are provided at the regional and county level in close collaboration with other clinics in the county. The department is also responsible for airborne intensive care in the northern region. The mission includes conducting research, development, and education.

IMA – the Intermediate Care Unit offers a varied, exciting, and developing job where care for patients with failing organ function is provided at a level that is difficult to achieve in a regular ward, as organ-supportive treatment may be needed.

The unit has a closer staff presence and access to certain medical equipment that is not standard in regular wards. The unit is open 24/7, every day of the year. Patients are received from wards or the emergency department.

To facilitate the balance between work and leisure, you have the opportunity to join a work schedule model that allows for more time for recovery and that you are involved in planning your shifts.

Do you want a challenging job that truly makes a difference? Do you want to be part of starting a completely new department? Welcome to us!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As an intensive care nurse with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that makes people feel safe.

At IMA, you will meet patients who require advanced nursing and rehabilitation that cannot be provided in a regular ward. Since it is a completely new department, many new working methods may need to change over time. Patients can come from all departments of the hospital, and as a nurse with us, you will have a varied everyday life and breadth in your competence.

It is important for us that everyone feels both stimulated and secure in their job. Therefore, we focus heavily on in-depth onboarding and mentorship. You will receive individual onboarding depending on your previous experiences. During onboarding, you will receive training together with your new colleagues in both medical technology, medication, and working methods. There will be a coordinating nurse on the unit 7 days a week. As we care for patients of all categories, except for thoracic surgery patients and children, our knowledge develops into a unique and broad knowledge base. You will have close collaboration with nursing assistants, physiotherapists, social workers, and doctors who together form a team around the patient and relatives.

As Norrland University Hospital is a teaching hospital, the supervision of students is also included. The supervision of students gives us the opportunity to keep ourselves updated regarding routines and treatments of our patients.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for you who are a licensed nurse with further education in intensive care.

Experience from working in an intensive care unit is an advantage. You have the ability to prioritize, are flexible and responsible. You have teamwork skills and see the benefits of teamwork while also possessing the ability to work independently. You also actively contribute to a good working environment. We place great emphasis on personal qualities.

For those of you who already have a position within Region Västerbotten, there may be opportunities for rotational service.

OTHER

Read more about our benefits for those who work with us on the website here (https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner).

We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, therefore we welcome applicants from different backgrounds.

In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly ask for no contact with media sellers, recruitment sites, or similar.

If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then send your application documents by post.

Before employment, we will request an extract from the suspicion and criminal record register.

Do not wait to submit your application - selection and interviews are ongoing.