Rheumatology Nurse at Karolinska University Hospital

Do you have a genuine interest in developing within specialized care and working with rheumatology patients? Would you like to be part of an engaged team where you have the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally? Then you might be the one we are looking for at our rheumatology clinic in Danderyd at Karolinska University Hospital!

We offer

• an interesting and exciting job at the rheumatology clinic/day care where you will have the opportunity to work in a team with nurses, nursing assistants, and doctors
• an individually tailored orientation program
• working hours scheduled during the day, Monday to Friday
• ongoing professional development based on the needs of the work group
• engaged colleagues where we work together as a team from a holistic perspective
• the opportunity to help develop the operations forward.

Of course, you will also benefit from our general benefits that Karolinska University Hospital offers you.

About the position

We are now looking for a nurse for our rheumatology clinic at Karolinska University Hospital, Danderyd. The clinic is located in Danderyd Hospital's premises but is part of Karolinska University Hospital's growing operations, making us Sweden's largest rheumatology unit. With expanded resources and a continued focus on highly specialized care, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to develop and contribute to the care of patients with rheumatic diseases.

As a nurse, you will be responsible for the day care unit (infusion unit). After gaining some experience, you will also have your own clinic focusing on information/education and follow-up of patients with rheumatological conditions and medication. The work includes some administration and work in digital systems and national quality registers. The tasks are educational and challenging, and you will constantly develop in your nursing role. As part of our 24/7 operations, weekend shifts may be included.

The position is a temporary contract for 11 months with the possibility of extension.

We are looking for someone who

• is curious to learn about rheumatic diseases
• is interested in development work
• works independently and takes initiative
• collaborates to achieve common goals
• is empathetic and attentive and puts the patient at the center. For you, patient safety is important, and you want to engage the patient in their own care

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed nurse
• At least two years of professional experience as a nurse

Meritorious:

• Experience in outpatient care and rheumatology

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period.

When applying, you need to attach a CV. Instead of a personal letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly explain why you are suitable for the role. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

Warm welcome with your application - Together we are Karolinska!

Before filling the position involving care for children and adolescents, the person offered the position will be checked against the suspicion and criminal records. Read more here (https://www.karolinska.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekrytering-pa-karolinska/).

As an employee at Karolinska University Hospital, you may be placed in a war position. Read more here (https://www.karolinska.se/jobba-hos-oss/var-arbetsplats/totalforsvarsplikt-allman-tjansteplikt-och-krigsplaceringar-pa-karolinska-universitetssjukhuset/).

If you are or have previously been employed in Region Stockholm, we will take internal references from your current or previous manager if you are considered for employment.

For permanent positions, a probationary period may apply.

About Karolinska University Hospital

We at Karolinska University Hospital are proud to be one of the world's leading university hospitals. In addition to our special responsibility for highly specialized care in the Stockholm region, our main mission is to educate the healthcare professionals of the future together with Karolinska Institute and conduct world-leading research while continuing our work to develop care for the best interest of the patient. We work in a variety of areas and professions.

Our vision - We will cure and relieve tomorrow what no one can cure and relieve today.

Please read more about us at Karolinska.se (https://www.karolinska.se/) and follow us on social media!

Theme Inflammation & Aging

The Theme Inflammation and Aging includes internal medicine specialties such as endocrinology and metabolism, nephrology, gastroenterology and pulmonology, as well as geriatrics, rheumatology, dermatology, and venereology.

Read more here (https://www.karolinska.se/om-oss/teman-och-funktioner/tema-inflammation-och-aldrandeon/).