Department of Surgery and Urology

We are Uppsala University Hospital – one of Sweden's leading university hospitals. As a regional hospital and provider of highly specialized care, we offer services to two million people in Central Sweden. Something is always happening here – a new life is born, a grandmother is operated on, a colleague is celebrated as a hero. With us, you will experience both tough challenges and fantastic events, in a strong community with colleagues. See parts of our reality in our photo exhibition; akademiskafotoutstallning.se (http://akademiskafotoutstallning.se). Welcome with your application!

Are you a nurse with an interest in surgical care?

Do you want to work in a workplace with a strong focus on nursing where you can make a real difference for patients? Then department 70D might be the right place for you!

Our Operations

The area of surgery/urology includes three surgical wards and one urology ward, as well as five outpatient clinics where we provide advanced surgical and urological care. We are a research-intensive clinic with close collaboration with Uppsala University, where education and continuous professional development are an integral part of our work – all to ensure that you as an employee feel secure and have the opportunity to grow in your professional role.

At surgical ward 70D, we work with highly specialized care in colorectal, endocrine, and emergency surgery. Our patients come to us for both planned (elective) and emergency surgeries. We are proud to be one of four hospitals in the country authorized to conduct national highly specialized care (NHV) with HIPEC, for patients with metastatic peritoneal cancer and endocrine abdominal tumors. Patients from the emergency section come with acute conditions requiring surgical treatment. Common diagnoses may include cholecystitis, pancreatitis, ileus, or gastrointestinal bleeding, as well as trauma from falls, traffic accidents, etc. Patients are admitted via the emergency department or as direct admissions from other hospitals. The combination of elective and emergency surgery creates a dynamic and educational work environment where no day is the same.

Your Mission

As a nurse on 70D, you will have the opportunity to work in a competent and dedicated team consisting of nurses, nursing assistants, doctors, pharmacists, and other health professionals. We work together with the patient at the center, using the framework Fundamentals of Care as the basis for our person-centered approach.

On our ward, specialized nurses with advanced competencies in guidance and surgical patients work. They spend part of their time on introduction, training, and clinical supervision of newly hired nurses to ensure you have a secure and good start with us. As a newcomer in the role, you will work with advanced surgical care under the clinical supervision of experienced colleagues. You will gain a broad foundational competence in surgery and emergency care while also having the opportunity to develop in a specific area. We offer the possibility of paid specialist training in surgical care if you wish to deepen your knowledge for the surgical patient.

With us, you will:

• Work with both emergency and planned surgery
• Meet patients from 15 years of age with various backgrounds and care needs
• Develop your competence in areas such as postoperative pain management, wound and drain care, fluid balance, and nutrition
• Be part of a strong team with specialist nurses, clinical nursing leaders, and section responsible nurses driving development forward

Your Qualifications

We are looking for you who are a licensed nurse – whether you are newly graduated or have previous experience. You have a genuine interest in surgical care and thrive in a person-centered work approach. You are responsible, structured, and confident in leading, planning, and prioritizing your work. You contribute to good collaboration in the team and show respect and attentiveness in your interactions with colleagues and patients. Personal suitability is highly valued.

We Offer

We care about a secure start – therefore we offer:

• A well-structured introduction program of five weeks for those new to the profession
• An individualized introduction for those with previous experience
• Clinical supervision by experienced colleagues and specialist nurses
• A mentor during your first year as a newcomer in the profession

Permanent employment with start date and working hours to be agreed upon. Recruitment is ongoing during the application period – warmly welcome with your application!

With us, you will receive benefits that make a difference, read about the benefits here (https://regionuppsala.se/jobba-hos-oss/bli-var-nya-kollega/formaner/).

Want to know more?

Please contact:

Department Head Isabel da Fonseca Kock, 018- 617 50 80, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Deputy Department Head Håkan Marsh Bayer, 018- 617 53 55, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Deputy Department Head Linda Pertell Hammarlöf, 018-617 53 54, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Union representatives can be reached via Region Uppsala's switchboard 018-611 00 00

Do you want to work with us?

Welcome with your application via the link below.

Region Uppsala values the qualities that gender balance and diversity bring to the organization and welcomes applicants of all genders and with different backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences.

Region Uppsala places all permanent staff based on the needs of the total defense. This means that for the individual employee, there are no obligations in peacetime, but it is solely a planning measure.

Before a hiring decision, a check of suspicion and criminal records will be conducted for all applicants who may work in psychiatric care, habilitation, care of children and adolescents, or involuntary care of substance abusers.

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