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Nurse for the Orthopedic Department
VÄSTRA GÖTALANDSREGIONENVästra Götalands län, Alingsås
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Job Advertisement: Nurse for the Orthopedic Department
The hospitals in the west are an administration within the Västra Götaland region and consist of four hospitals – Alingsås Hospital, Angered Local Hospital, Högsbo Local Hospital, and Kungälv Hospital. Approximately 3000 employees work with us every day to provide good and safe specialist healthcare of the highest quality.
Description
In the Orthopedic Department, we work with both acute and elective care.
We have a total of 23 care places divided into 15 acute and 8 elective places. Our acute care places are open 24/7, and we care for patients who have fractures, suffer from back pain, or have undergone amputation. In the elective places, we care for patients both pre- and post-operatively in connection with prosthetic surgery (knees, hips, shoulders). Our elective places are open 24/7, Monday to Friday.
In the department, we have about 30 nurses and nursing assistants who work together in new and fresh facilities as a wonderful and cohesive team. We also have close cooperation with other professions and units within the hospital to create the best possible care for our patients. With us, you will work on rehabilitation after both acute injuries and planned orthopedic procedures.
As a nurse in the Orthopedic Department, you have the opportunity to influence and make a difference for the patient in your daily work.
Qualifications
We are looking for a licensed nurse with experience in orthopedics. Your work style is characterized by being driven, independent, and flexible. Additionally, you have a cheerful and positive attitude that aligns with the department's spirit. Personal suitability will be of great importance.
Working Hours
The position is full-time and covers all hours of the day.
Conditions
The position is a temporary contract until 2026-08-31.
Other
Interviews will be conducted continuously during the application period.
Welcome with your application!
About the Västra Götaland Region
The Västra Götaland Region exists for the people of Västra Götaland. We ensure that there is good healthcare for everyone. We work for sustainable development and growth, a good environment, improved public health, a rich cultural life, and good communication throughout Västra Götaland.
The Västra Götaland Region actively works to digitize more work processes. 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 reserve for emergencies.
Want to know more about the Västra Götaland Region?
You can visit our introduction for new employees at the link here (https://www.vgregion.se/introduktion). You can also read more in the presentation here (https://mellanarkiv-offentlig.vgregion.se/alfresco/s/archive/stream/public/v1/source/available/sofia/rs4011-467070786-672/surrogate).
Application
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