Caregiver in Forensic Psychiatry Inpatient Care

The Forensic Psychiatric Regional Clinic in Vadstena (RPR) is one of the country's most modern clinics.

RPR has cross-county, regional, and national assignments. We are responsible for inpatient care of mentally disturbed offenders and for involuntary care of mentally ill patients from the correctional services, arrests, and psychiatric units. RPR provides highly specialized forensic psychiatric inpatient care with staff who have a broad competence profile.

We strive to utilize the patient's resources and optimize the conditions for the patient to be reintegrated into society as soon as possible. This should be done in a safe and humane manner to prevent relapse into mental illness, recidivism, and readmission. As a regional clinic, RPR has a special mission to improve knowledge about forensic psychiatric patients and forensic psychiatric care, with research and method development being prioritized parts of the operation. Many of RPR's efforts are carried out in collaboration with other healthcare and community actors, such as courts, correctional services, police, municipalities, and neighboring healthcare providers within the region. RPR has over 200 employees and fundamentally 90 inpatient places. Within the clinic, there are 7 care units, outpatient care unit, employment, wellness, research and development unit, investigation and treatment unit, security and service unit, and administrative staff.

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. This means daring to think anew – and having the best employees. Therefore, we offer unique opportunities for further learning and invest in modern environments with effective systems and tools. Many of us meet patients and relatives, while others create the conditions for life-saving interventions. With us, fantastic people work towards the same goal – to make a real difference, and for life ahead.

The forensic psychiatry works for the best safety and value for patients, staff, and society, which permeates the work at the clinic.

We Offer

• Generous introduction
• Competent colleagues
• Free parking
• Generous wellness allowance
• Access to staff gym/training facility

If you wish to obtain references from the workplace, you are welcome to contact one of the contact persons listed in the advertisement.

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Job Description

We are now looking for caregivers who want to work in forensic psychiatric inpatient care during our vacation period from June to August. The work includes both day and night shifts as well as weekend work. We are looking for employees for all of our inpatient wards.

As a caregiver in forensic psychiatry, you will provide care, support, and safety to patients with severe mental disorders who are also subject to legal decisions. You are an important part of a multidisciplinary team where you contribute to creating a safe and rehabilitative environment. The work involves both care, conversations, and activities that promote patients' recovery and participation. We always work with a focus on good safety and working environment.

You will receive more detailed information about the work during the interview and during the introduction that takes place before work begins.

We offer an exciting workplace with a very important mission and colleagues who have great professionalism and competence. Welcome to become one of us!

About You

A nursing education with a focus on psychiatry or an equivalent education assessed by the employer is desirable but not an absolute requirement. Experience working in psychiatry or other healthcare operations is an advantage. You have a good ability to communicate in Swedish, both verbally and in writing, to contribute to a safe and clear care environment.

The assignment may suit you as a student but also you who want to take the chance to try a new direction in your professional life. There may be opportunities for continued employment after the vacation period ends.

We consider it important that you are a team player who contributes positively to the team and has personal maturity. You do this by listening and communicating in a constructive manner. As a person, you are stable and have an easy time adapting your working methods when circumstances require it. You are a person who works well with others, has a positive attitude towards the operation, and the ability to work effectively.

Application and Employment

Before employment in a patient-facing role within Region Östergötland, you will need to fill out an application (https://ledsys.lio.se/Document/Document?DocumentNumber=54500).

Warm welcome to submit your application! If you need help registering in the system, contact customer service Support and Service, 010-103 60 00, during office hours.

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