Job Advertisement: Nurse at Avesta Municipality

There is something special about Avesta! Here you will find not only Dala horses and rushing rivers but also will and courage, action and faith in the future. It is the strength of the people that makes Avesta unique. Together, we are building the future of Avesta – do you want to be a part of it?

The Social Services Administration operates under the principle that all people we meet have the same value and are unique. Within the administration, there are IFO, LSS operations, social psychiatry, health and medical care, home care, and special accommodations. Approximately 800 employees work around the clock for our target groups.

At Avesta Municipality's Social Services Administration, we work under the principle that all people we meet have the same value and are unique. We aim to see, understand, and show respect for the unique. We offer all employees full-time positions with the possibility of part-time work.

The nursing unit within Avesta Municipality consists of a team of competent, dedicated, and responsible employees, and we need to grow!

We are convinced that there are nurses who, like us, want to contribute, uplift, and inspire the next generation of competence within the health and medical profession. Nurses who truly love working with the elderly and the most ill who need your help.

Welcome with your application!

A meaningful assignment where all your competence makes a difference.

Do you want to work in an organization where you truly make a difference and at the same time use all your professional skills? The nursing unit in Avesta Municipality is now looking for three nurses. Here you will have a significant role in an organization characterized by close collaboration, a good atmosphere, and a focus on high-quality care and support.

As a nurse in Avesta Municipality, you are responsible for planning, implementing, and following up on health and medical care interventions for patients. The work is varied and independent, and you will meet patients in many different situations with varying care needs. We provide advanced health and medical care, and you will work with both medical assessments, treatments, and follow-ups with the support of technical equipment when needed. In your professional role, you collaborate closely with doctors and other professionals, and you will be an important part of creating safe and cohesive care processes.

In special accommodations, we work in teams where you have a central role in leading and distributing nursing work. You guide and support staff in their daily tasks and ensure that care is provided safely, securely, and in accordance with applicable guidelines. Documentation, follow-ups, and delegations are natural parts of the work. During on-call hours, that is, evenings and weekends, you, along with colleagues, are responsible for health and medical care interventions throughout the municipality, which gives you a broad and developing competence.

Your competence is a vital part of creating a safe, secure, and cohesive care chain.

The work includes day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a licensed nurse
• Has good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing
• Has basic computer skills
• Has a B driver's license

It is advantageous if you have district nurse training, further education in elderly care, or previous experience in municipal health and medical care.

You are a secure and stable person with good self-awareness and the ability to adapt when circumstances change. You collaborate well with others, communicate attentively, and show an empathetic and respectful approach. In pressured situations, you can make wise decisions and maintain your judgment while working in a structured manner, planning effectively, and keeping to deadlines.