Vacant job

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

Västernorrland is one of five regions in the country that, on behalf of the National Board of Health and Welfare, conducts national highly specialized care (NHV) for severe eating disorders. We at the National Highly Specialized Care in Region Västernorrland offer intensive treatment for individuals over 18 years old, based on many years of experience in eating disorder care. NHV has a close collaboration with other operations within the regional psychiatric services in Västernorrland County. We are now looking for a nurse to join the team! The position is a permanent full-time employment with a start date to be agreed upon.

Nurse for National Highly Specialized Care, Sundsvall

As a nurse, you will participate in a team that offers eating disorder treatment to individuals suffering from severe eating disorders. The treatment is multifaceted, and your responsibilities will include:

• Environmental therapy
• Somatic care
• Group therapy
• Support during meal situations for patients
• Dialogue with patients and relatives about care

You will also:

• Establish care planning together with the team
• Conduct somatic assessments
• Administer medication

Knowledge development is important in the organization. Both internal training and collaboration with other NHV units for education will take place. Concurrently, regular supervision will be provided.

Opportunities for further education and research are available. The position involves working unsociable hours such as evenings and nights.

We are looking for someone who

• Is a licensed nurse
• Has several years of experience working as a nurse
• Has good knowledge of Swedish in both spoken and written form

It is an advantage if you

• Have further education in psychiatry
• Have work experience in psychiatry

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

• Self-driven
• Ability to collaborate
• Structured
• Personal maturity

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. 

The region has been working for many years to create conditions that contribute to healthy and well-being 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, a number of positions are classified in security class, and security checks may therefore be conducted. We have made our choice of recruitment method and therefore kindly ask for no contact from advertising sellers or other sellers of recruitment services.

Selection and interviews are ongoing. This position requires you to have a valid license for the relevant profession. Your professional license will be checked against the National Board of Health and Welfare's register of licensed healthcare professionals (HOSP) before any job offer is made. Read more here: The register of licensed healthcare professionals (HOSP) - National Board of Health and Welfare (https://www.socialstyrelsen.se/statistik-och-data/register/halso-och-sjukvardspersonal/).

Warm welcome with your application!