Operating Nurse at Thoracic Surgery in Heart Center, Umeå

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 Heart Center in Umeå aims to provide the best care for heart patients in northern Sweden. We offer highly specialized cardiac care and have overall responsibility for the region's patients.

The Heart Center includes the Cardiology Clinic, Thoracic Surgery, the Cardiologist, PCI Lab, the Arrhythmia Unit, as well as Clinical Physiology and the Center for Cardiovascular Genetics. We investigate, treat, and operate on patients from the entire northern region with diseases of the heart, lungs, and coronary arteries. By collaborating across boundaries, having effective care chains, working on continuous improvement, and employing competent staff, we can offer care of very high quality. We have about 400 employees at the Heart Center.

Thoracic Surgery is part of the Heart Center and has about 40 employees. Here, anesthetic nurses, operating room nurses, nursing assistants, and perfusionists work together. Annually, over 1000 procedures are performed across four operating rooms. Thoracic Surgery performs thoracic surgical procedures, primarily heart and lung surgery, but also thoracic vascular surgery and, for example, chest wall corrective procedures. Thoracic Surgery has regional responsibility and receives patients from the entire Northern Region.

The operations are characterized by a well-executed patient-centered approach, good monitoring of the operations, a well-thought-out organization, and good collaboration between professional groups.

We offer an interesting, meaningful, and varied assignment. We believe in continuous development and further education, which is why training days are continuously included in our planning.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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

At Thoracic Surgery, you work in a team in the operating room, with the patient in focus. The work is characterized by mutual respect where all professions collaborate to provide the patient with the best possible treatment and care. Working as an operating nurse with us means being responsible for perioperative care together with the anesthetic nurse. This role includes practical tasks such as instrumentation and assistance in the operating room, as well as non-technical skills such as communication and teamwork. The operating nurse is also responsible for inventory management, sterility control, and functional control of medical technical equipment.

The assignment includes documentation, method development, and supervision of students and new staff. Additionally, you will assist with all tasks occurring in the department within the employee's area of competence.

Working hours are scheduled during the day; Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week. In addition, standby duty is included with a response time of <30 minutes.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a licensed nurse with further education in operating room nursing.

You have a good ability to work both independently and collaborate with other professional groups. As a person, you are adaptable and consider the needs of the entire operation. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a positive attitude towards your assignment.

OTHER

Read more about our benefits for those who work with us on our 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, thus we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. Therefore, we kindly request 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.

***Prior to employment, we will request an extract from the suspicion and criminal record register.