Department of Surgery and Urology

We are Akademiska sjukhuset – one of Sweden's leading university hospitals. As a regional hospital and provider of highly specialized care, we offer healthcare to two million people in Central Sweden. There is always something 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 (https://akademiskafotoutstallning.se). Welcome with your application!

Are you a nursing student interested in working in surgery or urology after completing your education and graduating as a nurse? We offer you who are starting semester 6 of the nursing program and choose to begin your career with us after finishing your studies, the opportunity to apply for a study salary during your last semester (semester 6).

Grow into the role

As a newly graduated nurse with us at Akademiska sjukhuset, you will have varied tasks and a safe and educational start in your new profession. Sometimes the step between education and working life feels large, and to give you the opportunity to grow into your new role, you will become part of our Clinical Development Year (KUÅ) during your first year with us.

KUÅ is a mandatory professional introduction for you as a newly graduated nurse employed in Region Uppsala, aimed at sharpening your clinical skills, networking with other recent graduates, and having reflection time with experienced nurses. Read more about Clinical Development Year (https://www.akademiska.se/arbeta-hos-oss/kliniskt-utvecklingsar/).

Our operations

Our operations are broad and offer something for everyone. The Department of Surgery and Urology consists of four wards and five outpatient clinics that provide advanced surgical and urological care. We work in teams with the patient in focus, and you will have an exciting job where you meet patients of different ages and situations. With us, you are making a difference while also getting a workplace that invests in education and professional development.

In our various departments, patients are investigated, treated, and operated on in the following areas:

• 50C: Urological surgery
• 70C: Liver-pancreas, esophagus/stomach, and transplantation surgery
• 70D: Surgical emergency care and trauma, colorectal and endocrine surgery
• 70E: Surgical emergency care and trauma and vascular surgery

Your qualifications

You are a nursing student starting semester 6. You are interested in surgery or urology and want to start working in one of our four wards after graduation. We place great emphasis on personal suitability, such as being responsible and motivated in your work. You have a flexible and curious approach and good collaboration skills.

We offer

During the spring semester of 2026, you will receive a monthly study salary according to a standard amount. There is an opportunity to work extra as a nursing assistant or care assistant during your studies, but this is not a requirement.

Upon completion of your education, we offer you a permanent position as a care assistant. Upon submission of your license, the employment will be converted to a permanent position as a nurse.

You commit to working 12 months with us after completing your degree. Your new position will, unless otherwise agreed, involve full-time work with a duty obligation around the clock, known as rotational duty.

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?

Jozsef Marton, Head of Department 50C, 018-617 46 11
Victor Back, Acting Head of Department 70C, 018-611 45 17
Isabel Da Fonseca Kock, Head of Department 70D, 018-617 50 80
Sara Kiuru, Head of Department 70E, 018-611 45 27

Union contact person can be reached via the switchboard, 018-611 00 00

Do you want to work with us?

Welcome with your application via the link below. Selection is ongoing, so do not wait with your application.

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 is solely a planning measure.

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

This recruitment is conducted entirely through Region Uppsala's own efforts, and we kindly ask recruitment companies and advertisement sellers not to call.