Vacant job

We are a force that connects, holds together, and develops the county. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something bigger.

The Surgical Emergency Care Unit (KAVA) is the county hospital's emergency care unit for patients within the surgical, urological, and ENT clinics. A strong focus is placed on the initial care with observation, assessment, and investigation - often as a result of preoperative optimization and preparation. Unique to our operations is that we have the opportunity to perform cystoscopies and endoscopies on our unit, assisted by our experienced nursing assistants.

We have initiated a collaboration with Professor Anna Forsberg. Together, we are developing structures that strengthen the quality of care and contribute to secure care relationships with continuity.

We are now looking for nursing assistants/care assistants to join the team. The position is a permanent full-time employment with a start date according to agreement. We create wish schedules and work 2 out of 5 weekends. The position involves day and evening shifts.

Nursing Assistant/Care Assistant to KAVA, Sundsvall

As a nursing assistant at KAVA, you will be offered a varied job. In our team, you are a key player in preparing and observing our patients, and you work daily with preventive and supportive nursing measures.

• Nursing of surgical patients
• Preoperative preparations
• Postoperative checks and measures
• Observation, sampling, dressing changes, and assisting and performing specialized nursing measures related to the surgical patient.

KAVA is also participating in a pilot project for mobile Cosmic, also called Nova. As a pilot department, we work with a mobile approach where a tablet is used to always have access to the patient's journal in daily work on the unit. Through the tablet, we can both read and register journal information as well as manage activities related to the patient's care.

We are looking for someone who

• Has a valid nursing assistant education
• Has good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing

It is advantageous if you

• Have experience in surgical nursing

To succeed in the role, we believe you have these personal qualities

• Personal maturity
• Flexible
• Ability to collaborate
• Structured

Region Västernorrland

With approximately 7000 employees and over 200 professions, we at Region Västernorrland are responsible for several of the services that are most important for residents' ability to participate in society. Here, your knowledge and commitment make a difference in everything from healthcare to culture, environment, and sustainability. Become part of a team where everyone is needed. Together for a growing Västernorrland. 

For many years, the region has been working to create conditions that contribute to healthy and well employees. Your well-being and satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5000 SEK per year in wellness grants. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it is like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working in Region Västernorrland (rvn.se) (https://www.rvn.se/sv/jobb-och-utbildning/att-jobba-pa-region-vasternorrland/sa-har-jobbar-vi/formaner/).

Within Region Västernorrland, several positions are classified in security class, and security checks may therefore occur. We have made our choice of recruitment media and therefore kindly ask for no contact with advertising sellers or other sellers of recruitment services.

Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis. We warmly welcome your application!