Do you want to work night shifts in a world-class specialized oncology inpatient department?

We are now looking for an experienced nurse who wants to be part of our dedicated night team at Karolinska University Hospital.

You will be offered

• the opportunity to take a general oncology course of 7.5 credits, further education as a specialist nurse in oncology with paid salary
• cytostatic driving license
• introduction based on your prior knowledge and conditions with internships at collaborating units
• the opportunity to develop your skills in nursing and oncology in a research-intensive environment
• present leadership from the nursing manager and collaboration with a clinical nursing leader in daily work.

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

About the position

We are an oncology inpatient department and are part of the Karolinska Comprehensive Cancer Center, which is world-leading in cancer care and research.

At Oncology 10, we care for patients with lung cancer, breast cancer, and sarcoma. Patients are treated for acutely arising symptoms related to the tumor disease or side effects after treatment with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation therapy.

Our patients come in through emergency flow, so every day is unique and varied. This diversity gives you as a nurse a broad knowledge base and the opportunity to develop and lead nursing work.

We value the competence and strengths of all employees. We encourage everyone to participate in the department's development work. You will be part of an efficient team with interprofessional collaboration and high accessibility to doctors. It is important for us that you as an employee feel that you are important and can grow in your professional role. We strive to be an educational workplace for both staff and students through continuous internal training and lectures during working hours. We encourage deepened knowledge and want to give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge.

The schedule includes night and weekend work, according to the 24/7 agreement.

We are looking for someone who

• is a confident person with an interest in acute oncology
• can easily adapt to changing circumstances and sees opportunities in changes
• takes initiative, starts activities, and achieves results
• sees the whole picture and considers both the larger perspective and the best interests of the organization in your decisions
• has a genuine interest in nursing, especially in cancer care
• wants to contribute to developing nursing for our patients.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed nurse with at least 2 years of clinical work
• Good knowledge of Swedish, spoken and written

Meritorious:

• Specialist nurse in a relevant field
• Experience of night work
• Experience working with oncology
• Experience in inpatient care.

About the recruitment process

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

When applying, you need to attach your 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!

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

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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 interests 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 on our website (https://www.karolinska.se/) and follow us on social media!

Cancer Theme

The Cancer Theme is one of the largest areas within the hospital. We investigate, treat, and care for patients with some form of malignant tumor disease as well as benign hematology and coagulation disorders.

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

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