Psychiatric Clinic, Mälarsjukhuset, Eskilstuna

About Us

The Psychosis Department is an acute psychiatric ward with 13 beds, primarily aimed at the care of individuals suffering from psychosis. The care is designed from a holistic perspective, taking into account the individual's specific needs and overall life situation. The department provides pharmacological treatment, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), supportive conversations, and nursing based on person-centered care. We also consider the individual's social and economic situation, with support from a social worker. A psychologist is also available.

We are about 25 people working in the department, consisting of nurses, caregivers, doctors, and medical secretaries. You will work in a care team where the goal is to provide each unique person with good nursing care. At the Psychosis Department, we constantly strive to provide and develop person-centered care, which we hope you want to be a part of.

We have initiated a centralization in Sörmland of LRV care to the Psychosis Department at Mälarsjukhuset for patients in the transition phase from Karsudden forensic psychiatry.

Your Responsibilities

Typical nursing tasks included in the care work are, for example, distribution of medication and technical nursing tasks, such as taking samples, inserting IVs, wound care, catheter management, handling EKGs, and bladder scanners. Conducting motivational and supportive conversations, observing, documenting in the Cosmic journal system, writing care plans, reporting, and being engaged in the development work of the department.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for a licensed nurse who, in addition to your professional knowledge, can work both independently and in a team. You should be able to take initiative, be flexible, and have good collaboration skills. A specialist education in psychiatry is an advantage, but great emphasis is placed on experience, references, genuine commitment, a desire to develop care, good communication skills, and personal qualities.

Employment Type

Permanent employment with start date according to agreement.

Information About the Position

Unit Manager Anita Bonet, 016-10 32 82 or 076-496 42 89.
Union representatives can be reached via the contact center, 0155-24 50 00.

Come and work with us at the Psychosis Department in Eskilstuna!

Welcome with your application, personal letter, including CV, no later than 2025-12-09.
Interviews will be conducted continuously.

The position will be filled provided that it does not need to be claimed by already employed staff or that the conditions for recruitment change.

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