Dietitian Substitute for Primary Care in Eastern Östergötland

Are you a dietitian looking for an assignment where you can work variably, broadly, and freely? Do you also want to influence your work? Then this is the right workplace for you.

We are looking for a dietitian substitute for primary care in Eastern Östergötland (NSÖ) to serve in our assignments at the medical clinic and the geriatric clinic at Vrinnevisjukhuset in Norrköping. Starting in 2025, the LAH clinic will belong to the Medical Clinic and will be a distinct section of our joint operations.

Our Offer

For life ahead. Region Östergötland has high ambitions and a responsible mission. It is about health and care, about the development of our region, and about those who live and stay here. We want to continue to be at the forefront, with care, research, and education. It is about daring to think anew – and having the best employees. Therefore, we offer unique opportunities for further learning and invest in modern environments with efficient systems and tools. Many of us meet patients and relatives, while others create the conditions for vital interventions. With us, fantastic people work towards the same goal – to make a real difference for life ahead.

At the medical clinic, we investigate and treat lung diseases, diabetes, endocrine diseases, kidney diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, strokes, and blood diseases. We also provide advanced home care around the clock for patients with tumor diseases and other chronic medical conditions that require extensive medical interventions.

The geriatric clinic in Norrköping has specialist competence in aging diseases. We have a clinic focused on cognitive diseases and Parkinson's disease (for people over 70 years), a geriatric emergency care department (GAVA), and a mobile geriatric team, Alma mobile. Engaged patients, respect for individual integrity, and high patient safety are important ingredients in our operations. Within NSÖ, we have three inpatient departments, several specialist clinics, a dialysis unit, and a unit for advanced home care.

We believe that education and research lead to better care for patients and create a stimulating work environment for our employees. We systematically work to create an academic environment, and in 2022, the Medical Clinic, VIN was designated as an Academic unit. Vrinnevisjukhuset is a medium-sized hospital where it is easy to collaborate across clinical boundaries.

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Job Description

As a dietitian within NSÖ, you will work with all outpatient clinics at the clinic, but also with the clinic's three inpatient departments where hospitalized patients are cared for. Our dietitians have divided the areas among themselves to narrow down their focus areas, but often help each other through discussion and experience exchange. Together, you will discuss questions within the group, support, and assist each other to provide the best possible support to patients. There is a network of dietitian colleagues at the hospital and in the region.

You will work closely with other professionals, but also be responsible for your own outpatient practice, where you meet patients with type 1 diabetes who are followed at the diabetes clinic. Your work includes, for example, gathering dietary history, analyzing glucose curves, and advising on how diet can optimize the patient's glucose control and nutritional intake. In diabetes care, there is rapid technological development of aids that will also be a significant part of your work.

Work Group

As a dietitian in the diabetes team, you will be part of a team consisting of doctors, diabetes nurses, social workers, and foot therapists.

The introduction is tailored to your needs, and we actively work with development projects and your own professional development. As a dietitian substitute within NSÖ, you will work on-site at the hospital. Once you are introduced to your role and can perform most tasks independently, remote work for one day a week may become relevant.

About You

We are looking for someone who is a licensed dietitian. Experience in the profession is an advantage. Good Swedish in both speech and writing is a requirement.

As a person, you are self-driven and structured. Furthermore, you are confident, stable, and have self-awareness. You have good collaboration skills and are attentive and smooth in your interactions with others. You contribute to a good work environment and maintain a positive and professional attitude. Personal suitability is of great importance.

Application and Employment

This is a 12-month substitute position starting on February 24, 2025, or by agreement. We work with ongoing selection, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Prior to employment in a patient-facing role within Region Östergötland, you will need to fill out a form (https://ledsys.lio.se/Document/Document?DocumentNumber=54500).

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