Surgical Departments G and H, Värnamo Hospital

There is now an opportunity to apply for a summer job in the care departments in Värnamo, warmly welcome to us this summer, you are needed!

The Role of Nursing Assistant

As a nursing assistant in surgical departments G and H, you provide security and good care to patients during their stay with us. Your tasks include providing basic care for patients and working with other professionals to deliver the best care! You will plan care interventions together with a nurse in a structured and safe manner.

Your Future Workplace

In Värnamo, there are two care units within inpatient care with different focuses on surgical specialties. We work cross-professionally with the aim of providing the highest quality of care to patients. You will work closely with other professionals at the workplace.

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Read more about our regional clinic here: Surgical Clinic (https://www.rjl.se/jobb-och-karriar/arbetsplatser-i-region-jonkopings-lan/sjukhus-som-arbetsplats/Kirurgkliniken/)

Your Profile

We are looking for you who are a trained nursing assistant or caregiver. If you are studying to become a nurse or doctor and have completed your third semester, you are also welcome to apply, but individual assessment may occur earlier.

Our Offer to You

We look forward to you wanting to work with us and will do our best to ensure you gain knowledge and experience for a future career! Here, you will work alongside both experienced colleagues and new employees, all with great commitment.

We need summer substitutes from week 25 to week 32, and to ensure the best planning, we prefer that you can work continuously for at least four weeks. An introduction will take place in addition to these weeks during the spring at the clinic, as well as a regional introduction. As an employee with us in Region Jönköping County, you will have access to our employment benefits. Read more about our benefits here: Benefits, Region Jönköping County (https://www.rjl.se/jobb-och-karriar/Jobba-hos-oss/Formaner/)

If you have an employment lasting at least three weeks, you will have the opportunity to utilize our wellness facilities, which are located in Eksjö, Jönköping, Nässjö, and Värnamo.

Contact Information

Ward Managers:
Jennie Kobb, tel: 010-24 472 55, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Lina Bergsten, tel: 010- 24 472 98, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Recruitment Specialist: Cecilia Selander, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) (questions about the recruitment process)

Our Recruitment Process

The application deadline is February 28, 2026, but we are working with ongoing selection and interviews, so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in working with us.

Please make sure to indicate any internships and work experience in your application and attach your diploma. If you have not yet completed your studies, please attach a LADOK extract or other certificate showing completed courses.

As of July 1, 2023, the title of nursing assistant is a protected professional title, which means you need to state in your application if you have applied for this. If you currently have a permanent position as a nursing assistant and have not applied for the protected title, we ask you to attach a certificate of your permanent position in your application to continue holding the title of nursing assistant.

We kindly decline all contact with advertisement sellers and recruitment companies.

Please read more and get answers to common questions about our summer recruitment: Questions and Answers about Summer Recruitment, Region Jönköping County (https://www.rjl.se/jobb-och-karriar/Sommarvikariat/sommarjobba-inom-sjukhusen/fragor--svar/)