Vacant job

About Us

Thoraxcentrum has a broad and varied scope of work and conducts both acute and planned operations.

Round-the-clock operations are available for coronary angiography/PCI treatment as well as thoracic surgery. We are a professional knowledge organization characterized by high quality of care, a willingness to develop, responsibility, and participation. The clinic's mission is to provide the residents of Blekinge, Kronoberg, and to some extent Skåne with access to highly specialized cardiology, including heart and lung surgery, highly specialized and specialized care in the areas of invasive electrophysiology, pacemaker, ICD/CRT, invasive cardiology/PCI, and TAVI. The catchment area for the highly specialized care corresponds to approximately 330,000 inhabitants.

The approximately 250 employees at the clinic are distributed across wards, outpatient care, surgical operations, intensive care units, and radiology departments. The goal is to create individual opportunities for skill enhancement and development, as well as the opportunity to conduct research and advancement within the clinic. The clinic has an instructional nurse who contributes to continuing education and development for all staff categories. Flexible hours, wellness benefits, and free access to the gym are perks available to the staff. We also actively work on evaluating our flows and patient processes to best adapt care to each individual.

The cardiological operations with HIA/aftercare are conducted in Karlskrona in close collaboration with coronary angiography/PCI interventionists, thoracic surgeons, and thoracic anesthesiologists with short decision-making paths in a stimulating multidisciplinary environment.

The main mission is to provide highly specialized cardiac care to the residents of Blekinge and Kronoberg.

At Angio, PCI lab/Thorax radiology, both acute and planned procedures are performed. In addition to coronary angiography and PCI, TAVI implantations, ablations, and electrophysiological investigations are performed. The work is primarily conducted during daytime (Monday to Friday), and in addition, there is an on-call team available around the clock for acute situations.

The work is team-based and involves several job categories employed and/or connected to Thorax radiology. Interventionists, anesthesiologists, cardiologists, electrophysiologists, ICU and anesthesia nurses work at Thorax radiology but have tasks throughout the clinic. The staffing employed at thorax radiology consists of radiology nurses and licensed nurses. The tasks of Thorax radiology also include admitting patients in connection with planned examinations (currently the first patient on the program).

The Job

We are looking for someone who wants to increase their competence in cardiological nursing. Thorax radiology is a unique department with two modern intervention labs where angiography, PCI, ablation, TAVI, and CSP are performed.

The work consists of both investigative examinations related to coronary artery disease and acute management in connection with heart attacks and other serious cardiological conditions. The tasks are challenging, both in terms of nursing, pharmacology, and technology. We work daytime with on-call duty with a 30-minute response time for acute patient examinations.

As a nurse with us, you will assist sterilely during advanced examinations and hold the role of patient responsible nurse in the lab. When you start with us, you will receive individual training with experienced colleagues as support and continuous professional development.

There are great opportunities to develop and deepen your competence both at Thorax radiology and within the clinic.

About You

We are looking for you who are a licensed general nurse, or alternatively a radiology nurse. It is an advantage if you have worked in acute cardiac care and/or at a PCI lab. We also welcome licensed radiology nurses.

You can plan, organize, and prioritize your work. You enjoy new challenges and thrive in both planned and acute operations. You work towards the goals of the organization, take responsibility, and have good collaboration skills. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

A driver's license is a requirement considering the on-call duty, which is included in the position.

Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis. We warmly welcome your application today!

Applicants who are considered for employment must present an extract from the Police Authority's criminal record before employment.

About Region Blekinge

In Region Blekinge, we are 5,000 employees responsible for healthcare, dental care, public health, regional growth, infrastructure, public transport, culture, and education. Every day we work to create quality of life for the residents of Blekinge and growth potential for the region. Together we lead the development for an attractive Blekinge and contribute to making Blekinge the best living environment for sustainable growth and good health.

Region Blekinge is a values-driven organization. Our common values, based on the three guiding stars: engagement, collaboration, and quality, guide and permeate everything we do.

We are now looking for you who want to make a difference together with us - because life is important!

We warmly welcome your application! Thank you for applying via the link in the ad. We kindly decline offers of advertising and recruitment services in connection with this advertisement.

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