Vacant job

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

The County Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation coordinates the county healthcare for adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and rehabilitation in Region Västernorrland. The county healthcare services are provided at three hospitals, Sundsvall, Sollefteå, and Örnsköldsvik, and at several clinics located in various towns in the county. The area has approximately 700 employees.

Ward 51 is a psychiatric intensive care unit (PIVA). You will meet a serious and positive workgroup that sees the person behind the illness, where the guiding principles are engagement, safety, empathy, respect, and attentiveness. The ward primarily cares for individuals under the Act on Involuntary Psychiatric Care (LPT).

We are now looking for two nurses for the psychiatric ward 51 in Sundsvall! The position is a permanent full-time employment with immediate start as agreed.

As a nurse in ward 51, you will work in a stimulating work environment with varied tasks.

• In patient-centered work, you will guide and support patients in discovering and developing their own resources and managing the symptoms of their illness.

The work is both exciting and varied, where you will work independently as well as be part of a multidisciplinary psychiatric care team with good cohesion. With us, you will have the chance to develop your skills as a team player while also making independent decisions. The work here is perfect for those who thrive with multiple tasks at hand.

If you are a newly graduated nurse when you start with us, you will participate in an in-depth orientation program that lasts throughout your first year. The program aims to help you feel secure in your new professional role and contribute to a good start in your personal and professional development with us. The program includes practical training, theory, and joint reflection.

We are looking for someone who

• Is a licensed nurse
• Has good knowledge of Swedish in both spoken and written form

It is advantageous for the position if you

• Have further education in psychiatry
• Have additional language skills

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

• Personal maturity
• Stability
• Judgment
• Ability to collaborate

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 engagement 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 employees. Your well-being and satisfaction are important to us. 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, several positions are classified in security class, and security screening may therefore take place. We have made our selection process for recruitment and therefore kindly ask for no contact with ad sellers or other sellers of recruitment services.

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. 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/). We apply background checks of criminal records and drug tests before making a hiring decision.

Are you our new colleague? Selection and interviews are ongoing. Warm welcome with your application!