Mobile Section Leader in Psychiatry

Together we are developing Sahlgrenska University Hospital for a sustainable future. We are transforming healthcare with the goal of becoming Europe's leading university hospital by 2032. Together with patients, we work for quality, accessibility, patient safety, research, education, and innovation – in a cohesive healthcare system in the Västra Götaland region. Our vision and goals aim for care of the highest quality, where the patient is always in focus. We offer healthcare locally and regionally, but also highly specialized care to patients across the country and abroad. Our employees are our strength and contribute to knowledge exchanges nationally and internationally. With digital tools and new ways of working, we can simplify everyday life at the hospital and provide modern, accessible, and efficient care of the highest quality.

Are you interested in working as a mobile section leader?

Do you want to help drive the work forward with a mobile service for patients in Psychiatry cognition and geriatric psychiatry? Then you are welcome to apply for the position with us!

About the operation

The Neuropsychiatry area is one of five adult psychiatric areas responsible for patients with neuropsychiatric disabilities, eating disorders, deaf psychiatry, memory disorders, Huntington's disease, geriatric psychiatric inpatient care, and geriatric psychiatric mobile teams.

The operation is research-intensive and actively participates in several healthcare education programs. We have close cooperation with other actors involved in the care and support of patients. In other words, it is a knowledge-intensive organization where we perform varied and important work, and where there are good opportunities for personal development.

The mobile geriatric psychiatry team was started in 2022 with the mission to reduce emergency visits, ensure safe home discharges, and prevent readmissions for the elderly with complex needs. You will be part of a team that develops new ways of working, where you will have the opportunity to broaden your competence in psychiatry, geriatrics, and somatics.

Working hours

Daytime, weekdays without weekends.

Procedures and working methods are under revision. In your role as section leader, you are expected to drive development issues. We hope you want to contribute your engagement and experience to develop our patient care!

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible, together with the unit manager and section leader colleague, for workplace meetings, meetings, and planning and development days. The assignment also includes updating procedures and job descriptions. You create security for employees and have supervisory responsibility when the unit manager is not present. Together, you will plan the development of the operation in the short and long term.

As a section leader, you promote a good work climate and drive improvement and patient safety work.

In the role of nurse in the mobile geriatric psychiatry team, you will conduct subacute or planned home visits, such as suicide risk assessments and medication follow-ups. The tasks vary depending on the patient's needs.

You contribute to a workplace characterized by participation, care, and a holistic perspective.

Qualifications

To thrive in the role of section leader, you need to be communicative and feel comfortable leading the team. You are solution-focused and view variations in the workday positively. You are a positive person who enjoys being the spider in the web. You have the ability to organize and prioritize effectively. You are self-driven and can drive development issues. You have a structured way of working, are responsible, and want to work with other employees in the unit to create the best care for the patient.

About you

We are looking for a licensed nurse, preferably with further education in psychiatry, geriatrics, or dementia. We value personal qualities such as the ability to work independently, being a clear leader, and having good collaboration, initiative, and organizational skills.

A driving license (B) is a requirement.

In the hiring process, personal suitability will be taken into account. Interviews will be conducted continuously.

Welcome with your application!

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In the event of recruitment of nurses/doctors with foreign licenses/specialist certificates, the current position will be preceded by a process to meet the requirements for Swedish licenses/specialist certificates.

About Västra Götaland Region

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The Västra Götaland Region actively works to digitize more ways of working. To be part of the digital transformation, you should have basic skills and be able to use digital tools and services. You can search for information, communicate, interact digitally, are risk-aware, and have the motivation to participate in development to learn new things.

The Västra Götaland Region places all permanent employees in a crisis placement.

Want to know more about Västra Götaland Region?

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Application

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