Contact Nurse for the Oncology Clinic Rehabilitation Unit

With us, you are offered an exciting and meaningful job by creating security and participation for patients and relatives before and after completing oncological treatment.

You will be welcomed to an open and pleasant workplace with good opportunities for development.

Job Responsibilities

As a contact nurse at the Oncology Clinic's Rehabilitation Unit, you will work with patients who receive their treatment, follow-up, and rehabilitation at the clinic. The role involves creating continuity, security, participation, and serving as support for both patients and relatives.

The work consists largely of supportive and informative conversations conducted during outpatient visits or via telephone counseling. You will attend new patient visits together with the physician. Thereafter, you ensure that the provided information, both verbally and in writing, about the planned treatment and discussions to inform and assess the patient's need for cancer rehabilitation. In case of assessed discomfort, a rehabilitation plan is established together with the patient. You have good support in coordination efforts for cancer rehabilitation within the team.

The role includes participating in network meetings, quality seminars, tumor team rounds, and multidisciplinary conferences.

About the Workplace

The Oncology Clinic in Västerås consists of an outpatient clinic, radiation therapy department, inpatient department (Department 80), day care department, and rehabilitation unit for cancer rehabilitation. Approximately 130 employees work at the clinic, where we have a non-prestigious collaboration between the clinic's units and work in a team-focused manner. The care is based on a holistic view of the individual and takes into account physical, psychological, social, and existential factors to adapt it to each patient.

At the rehabilitation unit, you will be part of a workgroup consisting of contact nurses, dietitians, social workers, and a psychologist. Your colleagues form a stable core with many years of combined experience across several professions. You will work in an educational environment characterized by a pleasant work climate with freedom under responsibility.

For those who want to gain a deeper understanding of how we work with cancer rehabilitation and the role of the contact nurse at the unit, here are two recommended resources:

• A lecture on how to work systematically with cancer rehabilitation as a contact nurse at the unit - Working Systematically with Cancer Rehabilitation at the Oncology Clinic (#)
• Regional Cancer Centers describe more about the contact nurse's assignment and what the role may entail - The Contact Nurse's Assignment – Regional Cancer Centers in Collaboration (#)

For us, it is important that you feel good and enjoy your job, therefore we offer you:

• Tailored introduction program to make you feel secure and confident in your professional role
• Opportunities for professional development through internal training
• A workplace for various stages of life, with the possibility of flexible working hours within certain frameworks
• Free training at our fully equipped gym
• Wellness allowance of 3000 SEK/year

More about your benefits can be found here: https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/dina-formaner/ (https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/dina-formaner/)

Curious?

Please contact us if you would like to schedule an informal conversation or if you would like to come and shadow us to gain insight into our work and see the premises.

Qualifications

You who are applying are a licensed nurse, and we prefer that you have a few years of experience in the profession. If you have previously worked with cancer patients or in telephone counseling, it is an advantage. It is also advantageous if you have further education as a contact nurse or other training in oncological and palliative care. We see that you have good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written.

We are looking for someone who is secure and stable with a good ability to collaborate with others. You take responsibility for your tasks, planning and prioritizing your work effectively. You are clear and ensure that the information is conveyed when you communicate your message to others. You have a holistic view and understand your role by acting and making decisions based on the best interests of the organization. Since the work involves contact with both patients, relatives, and colleagues, we are looking for someone who is empathetic, but also calm and attentive in your approach.

Employment Conditions

Permanent position with full-time.
Location: Västerås
Start date by agreement.

Application

Welcome with your application by January 4, 2026.

• When applying, you should only attach your CV and preferably relevant certificates.
• You will also be asked to answer a number of questions that are part of our selection assessment.
• We do not use cover letters in our recruitment process.

Read more about the region's recruitment process and how to create a good CV here: Applying for a Job in Region Västmanland (#)

Interviews are planned to take place on-site in week 3 at Regionhuset entrance 4.

About the Region

If you want to know more about what it is like to work with us, you can see more on the region's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/regionvastmanland/ (https://www.instagram.com/regionvastmanland/)

We in Region Västmanland are responsible for health, medical, and dental care for all who live in the county. We also work with everything from public transport and culture to business issues, education, and research. Together, we are 7,000 employees, with 300 different professions, in ten locations.

We are at the heart of what affects people's lives. Every day. Together, we are driven to create a better society for everyone who lives and works here. We develop and find new solutions to meet people – where they are. That is how we can live up to the high expectations of our stakeholders and residents.

Together, we make a difference. For real.

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