Part-time Nurses Wanted for Pulmonary Care Unit

Are you a nurse who thrives in a supportive team environment with a high ceiling, learns quickly, and enjoys a fast-paced atmosphere? We are looking for part-time nurses to strengthen our night team this summer.

Welcome to apply to our pulmonary care unit in Huddinge!

You will be offered

• a stimulating and varied job alongside dedicated colleagues
• the opportunity to broaden your skills and develop your knowledge in both general nursing and specific pulmonary care
• a structured and individually tailored introduction to the department

About the position

With us, you will meet patients in need of highly specialized care in pulmonary medicine. We have 12 care places and work in teams consisting of a nurse and a nursing assistant, as well as resources that strengthen the team as needed. Each team is responsible for 6 patients. We have close collaboration with the department's doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, social workers, coordinators, and facilitators.

As a nurse, you will be responsible for care, medication administration, and medical technical equipment. You will learn advanced treatment and examination methods specific to pulmonary medicine, such as handling and interpretation of blood gases, various types of drainage treatment, non-invasive ventilator treatment (NIV), high-flow oxygen therapy (Optiflow), transcutaneous measurement of carbon dioxide (TOSCA), and extended sampling in case of fluid accumulation in the lungs.

We investigate and treat major public diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. We also investigate respiratory failure and underventilation and initiate treatment with ventilators, long-term oxygen therapy, and preparations for lung transplants. We treat patients with pleuritis, pneumonia, empyema, and various inflammatory lung diseases such as sarcoidosis and pulmonary fibrosis.

We are looking for someone who

• works well in a team and has the ability to relate to both patients and colleagues in a responsive and collaborative manner
• is flexible and can easily adapt to changes, both in tasks and circumstances
• takes initiative, starts activities, and achieves results
• sees the big picture and understands how your decisions and actions affect both the patient and the organization as a whole
• has a structured work method and can effectively plan, organize, and prioritize to ensure a well-functioning workflow
• quickly adapts to new treatment methods and technical aids to continuously develop your skills and provide the best possible care.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed nurse
• At least one year of experience as a nurse
• Available for night work weeks 25-33

Meritorious:

• Experience working in a care unit and/or emergency care within somatic care

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews will take place continuously during the application period.

Warm welcome to submit your application - Together we are Karolinska!

Before filling the position that involves care of children and adolescents, the person offered the position will be checked against the suspicion and criminal records. Read more here (https://www.karolinska.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekrytering-pa-karolinska/).

As an employee at Karolinska University Hospital, you may be assigned to military service. Read more here (https://www.karolinska.se/jobba-hos-oss/var-arbetsplats/totalforsvarsplikt-allman-tjansteplikt-och-krigsplaceringar-pa-karolinska-universitetssjukhuset/).

If you are or have previously been employed in Region Stockholm, we will take internal references from your current or previous manager if you are a candidate for employment.

For permanent positions, a probationary period may apply.

About Karolinska University Hospital

At Karolinska University Hospital, we are proud to be one of the world's leading university hospitals. In addition to our special responsibility for highly specialized care in the Stockholm region, our main mission is to educate the healthcare professionals of the future together with Karolinska Institute and conduct world-leading research while continuing our work to improve care for the patient's best. We work in a variety of areas and professions.

Our vision - We will cure and relieve tomorrow what no one can cure and relieve today.

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