Are you a nurse with experience in the profession?

Warm welcome to apply for our new day care department for cancer patients in Norrtälje!

You are offered

• the chance to be part of starting a new unit where you will be involved in setting routines, working methods, and building strong collaborations
• individually tailored introduction in one of our existing treatment departments in Solna or Huddinge
• opportunities for internal and external training initiatives to strengthen your competence in cancer care

Of course, you will also benefit from our general benefits that Karolinska University Hospital offers you.

About the position

The Medical Treatment Department (MBA) is a medical unit (ME) within the Cancer Theme with operations in Huddinge and Solna. We treat both hematological and oncological patients in the unit. A focus for us is to work with continuity for our patients as we know it is important to create security during the treatment period.

In the spring of 2026, we plan to open the MBA in Norrtälje. There will be ten treatment places in the unit and you will be part of a team of about six nurses. Once the new work group is established, overall responsibilities will be distributed within the team.

As a nurse with us, you will work as a treatment responsible nurse, which means that you inform the patient and relatives about treatment and side effects. You will administer chemotherapy, antibody treatment, immunotherapy, and blood transfusions. Together with other colleagues in the ME, you will be responsible for quality and patient safety issues and keep yourself updated in the field.

Examples of tasks:

• follow up on side effects and symptoms from treatment and illness as well as provide advice to patients and their relatives
• independent assessments of patients' symptoms
• book new patients and plan for upcoming care
• telephone advice

In the role, you will primarily collaborate with the responsible doctor and contact nurse to ensure that the patient's care plan and treatment schedule are followed. The work is scheduled during the day, Monday to Friday, with a working time of 40 hours per week and the possibility of flexible hours.

We are looking for someone who

• takes responsibility for your task and structures your approach independently while driving processes forward, you have good organizational skills and enjoy working independently
• is calm and controlled in stressful or pressured situations, you maintain a realistic perspective and focus on the right things
• works well with others and relates to them in a responsive and smooth manner, you listen, communicate, and resolve differences constructively
• sees the whole picture and takes into account the larger perspective, you understand your role but consider the best interests of the entire operation in your actions and decisions
• is meticulous and well aware of goals and quality standards and places great importance on living up to these.

Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed nurse
• A couple of years of experience working as a nurse

Meritorious:

• Specialist trained in cancer care or other relevant education in the field
• Experience working in cancer 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 your 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.

Warm welcome with your application – Together we are Karolinska!

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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, our main mission is to train the healthcare professionals of the future together with Karolinska Institute and conduct world-leading research while continuing our work to develop care for the best interests of the patient. We work in a variety of fields and professions.

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

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Cancer Theme

The Cancer Theme is one of the largest areas within the hospital. We investigate, treat, and care for patients with some form of malignant tumor disease as well as benign hematology and coagulation disorders.

Read more about the Cancer Theme here (https://www.karolinska.se/om-oss/teman-och-funktioner/tema-cancer/).

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