Academic Children's Hospital

Small hearts need great care! We are a small hospital in the big picture, and it is in the small details that our greatness lies. Here, all the expertise a sick child may need is available, along with good cooperation, respect, and care. We offer a really good introduction for newcomers and many interesting opportunities for development. There is also unexpectedly much joy in what can sometimes be very difficult. We take care of the children and their families, and we take care of each other – because we know that we do a much better job together!

Welcome to an exciting and developing job with us in pediatric oncology!

As a nurse with us, you will be part of a service that conducts highly specialized pediatric oncology and is one of Sweden's four complete pediatric oncology centers, where we provide both medical and surgical care. The section for blood and tumor diseases in children is one of seven sections at the Academic Children's Hospital. The section consists of ward 95A with an associated day care unit and outpatient clinic. We receive patients from the entire healthcare region of Central Sweden for investigation, diagnosis, and treatment. We collaborate with the national radiation clinic Skandion, which allows us to receive children from all over Sweden, some from the Nordic countries, and even other countries. The operation also includes a strong and extensive research unit, which is currently in an expansion phase. We also perform stem cell transplants in our department. Here, good opportunities for education and further training are offered.

Working with children automatically involves a lot of play and fun, which contributes to a light-hearted atmosphere in the department despite the difficult situations we face. When a child gets cancer or another serious illness, an entire family is affected. Our patients stay with us for a long time, which allows us to build close relationships and get to know the child and their family. This enables us to provide the care and support that the child and family specifically need.

"Many are quite afraid to apply to a children's ward right after graduation, but I really don't think you should be. If you want to work with children, you should work with children; there's no point in waiting." -Lisa, nurse Pediatric Oncology

Your Mission

With us in the pediatric ward for blood and tumor diseases, we work together in care teams consisting of nurses, nursing assistants, doctors, and paramedics around the child and their family. We place great importance on preparation to involve children and their families in the entire care process.

As a nurse with us, you will perform everything from standard nursing tasks to more highly specialized tasks such as advanced medication management, sampling, handling of central lines, pre- and post-operative care, infection treatment, and pre- and post-care for stem cell transplants.

Introduction with Us

We strive to be a workplace that evolves and where everyone has a place. Our onboarding for new employees is conducted in a thoughtful and structured manner. We set clear goals and have continuous follow-ups. The length of the introduction is adaptable as we consider experience and individual needs. We have coordinating specialist nurses with extensive experience in pediatric oncology care who mentor and educate, contributing to your confidence in your role as a nurse with us.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for you who are a licensed nurse, preferably with specialist training in pediatric care.

Your Competence

We are now seeking two nurses who are responsible, flexible, and meticulous, with a desire to develop and a strong interest in pediatric care. As a person, you thrive in teamwork and have good communication and collaboration skills.

We Offer

A permanent position with rotating shifts where work is distributed across day, evening, weekend, and night shifts. Many wonder when they will start working nights, and the answer depends on your experience. We find that the majority are ready to work nights after about a year, but individual experiences will play a role, and night shifts may start earlier.

Start date as agreed. During the application process, background checks will be conducted.

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 Karin Johansson, 018-611 93 19
Deputy Department Head Helena Rang, 018-611 66 99
Deputy Department Head Isabell Thunell Petersson, 018-611 93 75
Union Contact Person Vårdförbundet Magnus Grabski, 018-611 97 59

Do You Want to Work with Us?

Welcome with your application via the link below.

Region Uppsala values the qualities that gender balance and diversity bring to the organization and welcomes applicants of all genders and with different backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences.

Region Uppsala will place 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 this is solely a planning measure.

Before a hiring decision, checks of suspicion and criminal records will be conducted for all applicants who may work in psychiatric care, habilitation, care of children and youth, or compulsory care of substance abusers.

This recruitment is conducted entirely by Region Uppsala, and we kindly ask recruitment companies and advertisement sellers not to call.