Together we develop Sahlgrenska University Hospital for a sustainable future

We are transforming healthcare with the goal of becoming Europe's leading university hospital by 2032. Together with patients, we work for quality, accessibility, patient safety, research, education, and innovation – in a cohesive healthcare system in Västra Götaland Region. Our vision and goals aim for care of the highest quality, where the patient is always in focus. We offer healthcare locally and regionally, but also highly specialized care to patients across the country and abroad. Our employees are our strength and contribute to knowledge exchange nationally and internationally. With digital tools and new working methods, we can simplify everyday life in the hospital and offer modern, accessible, and effective care of the highest quality.

About the operation

The Follow-up Clinic for adults after childhood cancer is a regional unit located within the Cancer Rehabilitation unit, oncology department at Sahlgrenska.

The clinic works with long-term follow-up of late complications in adult patients who were treated for cancer before the age of 18. The team includes nurses, doctors, and social workers who collaborate with other professionals as needed. Visits with patients are team-based, meaning we meet patients together: nurse, doctor, and social worker.

Cancer rehabilitation within the oncology department is a central part of the care provided throughout the time patients are in contact with us. The goal is to have high accessibility and good quality in terms of counseling support, pain management, nutritional issues, and acute and long-term side effects of treatment.

We have a significant research and educational mission focused on the future of healthcare. In our work, we utilize the breadth of knowledge and experience we collectively have – Together with you, we want to create value for our patients.

Job responsibilities

As a nurse in the team at the Follow-up Clinic, you are an active participant in all visits. You plan the clinic by calling patients to appointments and also follow up with patients via phone. You do some preparatory work before visits. You are available for patients to contact you between visits for phone advice and/or via 1177.se.

You participate in national networks with other follow-up clinics and childhood cancer centers to contribute to experience exchange and quality development.

The position is a temporary contract until the specified end date, with the possibility of extension.

About you

We are looking for a licensed nurse, preferably with professional experience in cancer care.

We place great importance on personal suitability. You are meticulous, self-assured, and take initiative. You are interested in research and development. It is important to us that you are driven to help develop care in a team with the patient at the center. Your ability to work independently, flexibility, and teamwork skills are important qualities that will make you a good fit with us.

Interviews will be conducted continuously during the application period.

Welcome with your application!

Meet some of our employees - Sahlgrenska University Hospital

In the event of recruitment of nurses/doctors with foreign licenses/specialist certificates, the current position will be preceded by a process to meet the requirements for Swedish licenses/specialist certificates.

About Västra Götaland Region

Västra Götaland Region exists for the people of Västra Götaland. We ensure that there is good healthcare for all. We work for sustainable development and growth, a good environment, improved public health, a rich cultural life, and good communications throughout Västra Götaland.

Västra Götaland Region actively works to digitize more working methods. 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 are motivated to participate in development to learn new things.

Västra Götaland Region places all permanent employees in a state of readiness.

If you want to know more about 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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