Are you passionate about surgical care?

Do you have the patient in focus? Do you enjoy driving development work? Then you might be the nurse we are looking for!

You are offered

• a job in newly built facilities designed entirely according to our needs
• to be involved in development work and actively work for patient-centered care
• further development through internal training and opportunities for further education, such as advanced competence in esophagus and stomach surgery as well as oncology, our specially adapted 7.5 ECTS course in gastroenterology and oncology, and a 7.5 ECTS supervisor training
• a generous agreement with paid study days for those who want to further their education and advance academically, primarily in surgical or oncological care
• career paths for you and a personal development plan - within the theme we work structured and actively with the Stockholm region's competence ladder for nurses.

Of course, you also get to take part in our general benefits that Karolinska University Hospital offers you.

About the position

Here at the esophagus-stomach department, we provide highly specialized care with the patient in focus. We receive 12 patients from all over the country with malignant or benign diseases of the esophagus or stomach. Common procedures include gastric resection, esophagectomy, and ESD. We work evidence-based with enhanced recovery programs to help patients return to their functional level after life-changing surgery. We also care for patients with advanced cancer who need symptom relief or diagnostic examinations.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about surgical care and preferably has a specialist nurse degree in surgery or oncology. With us, patient-centered care is in focus, and we work based on the framework Fundamentals of Care. Our operations are based on teamwork where nurses, nursing assistants, doctors, dietitians, paramedics, pharmacists, and our clinical care leaders collaborate closely for the best possible care.

We offer continuous professional development with weekly lectures, opportunities for development projects, and relevant training. We work in newly built, modern facilities and have a close collaboration with the surgical intermediate care unit with opportunities for rotation or further development there. Do you want to be part of our dedicated team and contribute to cutting-edge care?

We are looking for someone who

• is confident and stable in their professional role and can prioritize when circumstances change
• enjoys working in a team with colleagues in different roles and professions and can create a good team spirit
• is solution-oriented and is happy to come up with new ideas and approaches to improve care and work methods
• wants to work in an environment where we lift each other and share our competencies
• has the ability to see the whole picture and acts with the best interests of the entire operation in mind in your decision-making
• wants to work patient-centered and has a genuine interest in developing care together with the team.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed nurse

Meritorious:

• Experience in surgical or oncological care
• Specialist nurse degree in surgical or oncological care.

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period.

In connection with your application, you need to attach a CV. Instead of a personal letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly explain why you are suitable for the role. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

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About Karolinska University Hospital

We at Karolinska University Hospital are proud to be one of the world's leading university hospitals. In addition to our special responsibility for highly specialized care in the Stockholm region, the main task is to train the future healthcare staff together with Karolinska Institute and conduct world-leading research while continuing our work to develop care for the patient's best. We work in a variety of areas and professions.

Our vision - We will cure and relieve tomorrow what no one can cure and relieve today.

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Cancer Theme

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