Vacant job

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

The County Hospital Somatics coordinates the county's healthcare for specialized somatic care in Region Västernorrland. The somatic area consists of eleven county hospital operations. The county hospital operations are conducted at three hospitals: Sundsvall, Sollefteå, and Örnsköldsvik, as well as several outpatient clinics located in various towns in the region. The area has approximately 2,400 employees.

The surgical department is an inpatient department for patients within the surgical, urology, and ENT clinics. The surgical department in Örnsköldsvik has 20 beds with a focus on acute and elective surgery / ENT patients and palliative care.

We are now looking for nursing assistants for the summer of 2026 at our surgical unit in Örnsköldsvik. The position is a temporary full-time employment, with start date according to agreement.

Nursing Assistants for the Surgical Department, Örnsköldsvik Summer 2026

• Assist in examinations and work with instrument handling
• Plan the day, order materials, and work with medical technology equipment
• Patient care, sampling, and mobilization of patients.

We actively work with development projects, and there is an opportunity for specialization within a specific area of responsibility. Our goal is always to start from the patient's needs, and we strive for patient-centered teamwork where tasks are integrated and employees complement each other. We offer an exciting and varied job where you will be involved in the unit's development work. In the surgical department in Örnsköldsvik, you will work days and evenings, but also every other weekend.

We are looking for someone who

• Is a trained nursing assistant, or someone studying to become a doctor or nurse who has completed semester 4
• Has language skills in Swedish at least level C1 according to the Council of Europe’s scale and English in spoken and written form.

It is an advantage for the position if you

• Have experience in surgery and palliative care

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

• Integrity
• Flexibility
• Holistic view
• Ability to collaborate

Region Västernorrland

With approximately 7,000 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 5,000 SEK per year in wellness allowance. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it is like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working at Region Västernorrland (rvn.se) (https://www.rvn.se/en/jobs-and-education/working-at-region-vasternorrland/this-is-how-we-work/benefits/).

Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are classified in security class, and security screening may therefore occur. We have made our selection method for recruitment and therefore kindly ask for no contact with advertising sellers or other sellers of recruitment services.

Selection and interviews are ongoing. We warmly welcome your application!