Neuroscience Department

We are Akademiska sjukhuset – one of Sweden's leading university hospitals. In addition to our role as a regional hospital, we provide highly specialized care to two million people in central Sweden. Something is always happening here – a new life is born, a grandmother is operated on, a colleague is celebrated as a hero of life. We believe that honesty lasts the longest, and it is no secret that we need to grow. As a colleague, you will experience much. Tough challenges but also fantastic events, strong community, and support from colleagues and fellow human beings. To see parts of our reality, visit our photo exhibition at akademiskafotoutstallning.se.

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Our Operations

The healthcare provided in the neuro department 85D is largely regional care with planned admissions. The department also conducts emergency services for the county's and region's residents. Here, adult patients with diseases and injuries to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems are investigated and treated. Common disease groups that we investigate and treat include Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), epilepsy, normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), dystonia, essential tremor, myasthenia gravis, motor neuron diseases (MND) where amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common. We also meet patients who have acutely fallen ill with inflammatory, autoimmune, or infection-triggered conditions with neurological symptoms such as encephalitis, meningitis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome. The department also has some neurosurgical patients who are cared for pre- and post-operatively in connection with the operation of VP shunt, baclofen pump, and DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation).

The department has a great variety of investigations, follow-ups, treatments, and pre- and post-operative care, making the work varied, enjoyable, and very competency-building. The symptoms of neurological diseases are many and varied, making each day different. The reasons behind certain neurological diseases are still unclear, but new research in neurology is constantly emerging, which means that care is developing and being updated. Join us in the development!

"The best part of my job as a nurse is that I get the chance to develop and learn something new every day, both as a person and in my profession as a nurse. It is also very enjoyable that my tasks are so broad, ranging from medical technology to documentation and improvement work. Then there are my colleagues; I couldn't manage a day without them" – Mikaela, nurse at 85D

Your Mission

We are now looking for someone interested in a rotation position with us in the neuro department 85D. As a nurse with us, you will be part of a wonderful and supportive team. You will work with patients who are hospitalized for neurological diseases, both in acute stages and planned care occasions. Nurses in neurology play an important role in the highly specialized care surrounding the patients. In the department, we have two teams, and you will be responsible for one of the teams during your shift along with 1-2 nursing assistants depending on which shift you will work. We have the same staffing of nurses around the clock.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for you who are a licensed nurse. If you have previous experience as a nurse, it is advantageous, but even if you are newly graduated, you are warmly welcome to apply.

Your Skills

You are attentive and have an easy time communicating with colleagues, patients, and relatives. You are a person who is observant, stress-resistant, and has a positive attitude. We see that you can work independently and in a team and have an interest in developing our operations where the patient is always in focus. You have the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize your tasks as needed.

We Offer

We offer you a permanent position with full-time working hours. Rotation day/evening/night and weekend work. Start date is according to agreement. Introduction is planned according to your needs and previous experience.

If you are a newly graduated nurse, you will participate in the professional introduction “clinical development year” as part of your introduction. This provides in-depth knowledge and conditions for a good start in your new professional role as a nurse. The training constitutes 20% of your working time in the first year with maintained salary.

Within the area of operations, we want to invest in the competence development of our employees and therefore hold a basic course in neurology for six full days per semester. All staff in the department are offered to take the course after you have worked for about 1 year. The department actively works with competence development, including weekly lectures for all employees. We also actively work to create a good and healthy work environment for everyone.

With us, you will receive benefits that make a difference; read about the benefits here (https://regionuppsala.se/jobba-hos-oss/bli-var-nya-kollega/formaner/ (https://regionuppsala.se/jobba-hos-oss/bli-var-nya-kollega/formaner/)).

Want to know more?

Department Head Carina Godberg, 018–611 17 12
Union representatives can be reached via the switchboard, 018-611 00 00

You are also warmly welcome to shadow us to create your own image of our department.

Do you want to work with us?

Welcome with your application via the link below. Selection and appointment may occur continuously during the application period, so do not hesitate to send your application to us!

Region Uppsala values the qualities that a balanced gender distribution and diversity bring to the organization. Therefore, we welcome applicants of all genders and with different backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences.

Region Uppsala places all permanently employed staff based on the needs of total defense. This means that for the individual employee, there are no obligations in peacetime but is solely a planning measure.

This recruitment is entirely conducted by Region Uppsala. We therefore kindly ask for no phone calls from recruitment companies and advertisement sellers.