Vacant job

About the workplace

Ersta Hospital (https://www.erstadiakoni.se/att-jobba-pa-ersta/Om-att-jobba-pa-Ersta/jobba-pa-ersta-sjukhus/) is part of Ersta Diakoni and is Sweden's largest non-profit hospital with a clear value base – to see the person. With roots dating back to 1851, we have provided healthcare in Stockholm, but we welcome patients from all over the country. Here we offer high-quality, specialized healthcare with both breadth and expertise.

The Surgery and Anesthesia Clinic specializes in advanced surgery within upper and lower GI as well as abdominal wall surgery. In our surgical departments, which also include an admission unit, we receive patients both before and after surgery. The care is planned, structured, and follows standardized care pathways. 

The care departments are located close to both the Surgical Outpatient Clinic, Operating Room, and Postoperative/ICU, making patient flow simple and collaboration between professions smooth. The workgroup in our surgical departments is stable, experienced, and collaborates well, which is reflected in excellent results both in patient surveys and in our employee surveys. We organize regular training sessions where we deepen our knowledge together on various themes.

As an employee with us, we offer a range of benefits (https://www.erstadiakoni.se/att-jobba-pa-ersta/Om-att-jobba-pa-Ersta/dina-formaner/) that we hope will provide you with the conditions to thrive at work and have a rewarding leisure time.

About the role

As a nurse, you are responsible for patient care and work in a team with nursing assistants, physiotherapists, and surgeons. The work encompasses the entire care chain – from admission and preparation for surgery to postoperative care and safe discharges. You work according to the ERAS program and follow clear routines to create an efficient and well-coordinated care pathway.

As a nurse, you will work variably on departments 4, 5, and the admission unit, which provides variation and broad competence.

The position is for 37 hours per week with individual scheduling. Weekend work corresponds to approximately every third weekend (10 weekend shifts over 10 weeks).

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who is confident in your role as a nurse, can prioritize in daily work, and make quick, well-founded decisions when needed. You have the ability to stay one step ahead in nursing work and thus foresee and prevent postoperative complications.

You collaborate well with various professions and are comfortable meeting patients and relatives in varying situations. A respectful approach is an obvious part of your working method.

You share our value base See the person and our core values: professionalism, trust, and hope.

Your experience 

We are looking for someone who: 

• is a licensed nurse and has an interest in surgical care

• has at least two years of experience in the profession

Experience in surgical care is an advantage. 

Other information about the recruitment

Selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. 

We apply a probationary period as standard. 

Contact person: Emma Hagberg, Unit Manager, [email protected]

Anna Garpenbeck, Unit Manager, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Union contact: Vårdförbundet, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Application deadline: 2026-01-11

Please note that we do not accept applications via email.

Warm welcome with your application!