Assistant Nurse for the Surgical Operations in Skellefteå

Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and ensure that research and innovation yield results.

The Center for Surgical Operations provides emergency and planned surgical care, anesthesia, postoperative care, intensive care for children and adults, as well as sterile technical operations, and we collaborate closely with other clinics within the region. The surgical operations work in a team-oriented manner in the areas of general surgery, gynecology, orthopedics, ear-nose-throat surgery, and pediatric surgery.

Within the clinic, an occupational health initiative is underway, resulting in the following vision: Through our behaviors, we create a workplace characterized by safety, learning, respect, and a professional approach. To facilitate the balance between work and leisure, we offer you to participate in a work time model that allows for reduced weekly working hours and better opportunities for recovery.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As an assistant nurse with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that makes people feel secure.

In the operating room, as an assistant nurse, you play a key role during surgeries. The work involves close collaboration with anesthetists, surgical nurses, and surgeons in the operating room. The assistant nurse prepares the room for surgery and plays an important role during the operation. After the operation, the assistant nurse organizes the room together with the rest of the surgical team. The role also includes mentoring students, as Skellefteå Hospital is a teaching hospital. The work as an assistant nurse is a varied and educational profession where the pace can shift from calm to more urgent situations.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with a certified assistant nurse education. Since assistant nurse is a protected title, you need to present a certificate from the National Board of Health and Welfare, or an employment certificate that allows you to use the title until June 30, 2033.

You who apply are a trained assistant nurse with grades in emergency care. Experience in surgical work or other emergency care is an advantage, as well as specialist training in surgery, anesthesia, and intensive care.

As a person, we see that you have good collaboration skills, are flexible in thought and action, and have the ability to make quick decisions. You have a drive to contribute to the development of the operations. We also see that you actively contribute to a good working environment and promote safety, learning, respect, and a professional approach.

Before employment, we will request that you present a criminal record extract that is no older than one year.

OTHER

Read more about our benefits for those who work with us on our website here (https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner).

We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, therefore we welcome applicants from different backgrounds.

In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly ask for no contact from media sellers, recruitment sites, or similar.

If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then send your application documents by post.