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Trainee Program for Nurses in Forensic Psychiatry
REGION KRONOBERGKronobergs län, Växjö
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In Region Kronoberg, we are 6,500 people working for the best of the residents of Kronoberg – every day! We are responsible for healthcare, public transport, regional development, and culture in the county. Our goal is for our employees to thrive, grow in their professional roles, and be able to influence their workday.
The Forensic Psychiatric Regional Clinic is a specialized unit within forensic psychiatry that cares for both women and men, where most of our patients are committed to care by the courts. We also receive patients from the correctional system who are in need of psychiatric care and treatment. Our catchment area covers all of Sweden. The clinic is divided into blocks with departments focusing on different areas. There is an opportunity to work with the specialization that you find particularly interesting.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The 12-week trainee program offers you as a nurse a unique opportunity to gain broad knowledge and practical experience working with patients with mental disabilities in various forms of care. Do you find it interesting to gain a deeper understanding of psychiatric care work? Then the trainee program is for you!
We offer you:
- Placement within round-the-clock care in three different departments where you will gain insight into several different care processes across various care units.
- Independent work with support from experienced nurses at each workplace. You will work alongside regular staff, ensuring you always have a regular nurse as a colleague.
- Weekly supervision from a doctoral-level psychiatric nurse during the trainee period, as well as access to lectures.
- Permanent employment within Forensic Psychiatry.
- There is also the possibility to apply for paid further education to become a specialist nurse in psychiatric care.
- After completing the trainee program, a more department-specific introduction can still be offered, in consultation with the responsible department manager.
During the trainee program, you will work with the employer to plan which department you will continue your service in.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone who is:
- A licensed nurse.
- Engaged in your work and contributes to a positive work environment.
- Proactive and skilled at creating and maintaining good contacts.
- Able to adapt to changing situations and enjoys a rich and varied workday.
We place great emphasis on personal suitability.
Before an employment offer is made, a check will be conducted from the criminal record and suspicion register. We will also request a drug test.
OTHER
Questions about specific jobs will be answered by the recruiter or contact person indicated in the advertisement. To submit your application, click on the application link in the advertisement.
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Please contact the responsible recruiter at Region Kronoberg if you have a protected identity for further information on how to apply and the handling of your personal data.
We kindly but firmly decline offers of advertising and recruitment services in connection with this advertisement.
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