Do you want to be part of our team?

Do you want to be part of a team that works together for a good work environment and with the patient in focus? Then you might be the one we are looking for! One of our colleagues is retiring, and we are therefore looking for a new colleague to join our team.

About the workplace

The Rheumatology Clinic is a small clinic with 35 employees from various professional categories, where we work together with a holistic view of the patient. We focus on quality and development based on a clear vision. The clinic has a regional responsibility for the investigation and treatment of patients aged 18 and over with autoimmune joint and connective tissue diseases.

Rheumatology is an exciting field that has developed significantly in recent years. We offer modern treatments and new medications that improve health and quality of life for our patients. We are a leading clinic and are proud to be among the top rheumatology clinics in Sweden today. We care about a good work environment and have an active health team.

For us, it is important that you feel good and enjoy your job, which is why we offer you:

• customized introduction program to help you feel secure and confident in your professional role
• opportunity for professional development through internal training
• a workplace for different stages of life, with flexible working hours within certain limits
• free training at our fully equipped gym
• healthcare allowance of 3000 SEK/year

More about your benefits can be found here: Your Benefits (https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/dina-formaner/)

Job Responsibilities

As a nurse at the Rheumatology Clinic's outpatient department, your work will be varied with great opportunities for development. You will be one of seven nurses rotating between different tasks. We also offer internal training and orientation to help you feel secure in your work.

At the outpatient department, we work based on a patient-centered approach, where our goal is to ensure that patients feel secure and well-informed. As a nurse, you will meet with patients to develop a care plan together with them. You will inform and follow up on patients' medication treatments from the start. Your tasks will also include performing various intravenous treatments. Approximately 1200 treatments are performed at the outpatient department each year.

Through our telephone advice service, we receive about 200 calls per week from patients with questions about their treatment, side effects, prescriptions, disease activity, and more. You will also work with patient education, handle matters through our e-service 1177, check lab results, and manage cases after medical visits.

Qualifications

We are looking for a licensed nurse. If you have previously worked as a nurse in hospital care, we consider it an advantage. We appreciate your interest and willingness to contribute to the development of our operations. Furthermore, you should have good knowledge of Swedish in both spoken and written form.

You take responsibility and organize your work. As a person, you are calm and stable in stressful situations and can easily adapt to changing circumstances. You are empathetic, accommodating, and always have the patient in focus. Since teamwork is important to us, we see that you have the ability to work with others and relate to them in a responsive manner. You communicate clearly and ensure that messages reach those concerned.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities.

Employment Conditions

Permanent employment. Full-time. Daytime, Monday to Friday. Start date by agreement.

Application

Welcome with your application by January 23, 2025. Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis, so do not wait to submit your application!

About the Region

If you want to know more about what it's like to work with us, you can see more on the region's Instagram account: Region Västmanland Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/regionvastmanland/)

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We are at the heart of what affects people's lives. Every day. Together, we are driven to create a better society for everyone living and working here. We develop and find new solutions to meet people where they are. This is how we can meet the high expectations of our stakeholders and residents.

Together, we make a real difference.