Nursing Assistant for Orthopedic Operations

Together, we are developing 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 our patients, we work for quality, accessibility, patient safety, research, education, and innovation – in a cohesive healthcare system in the 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, as well as highly specialized care to patients across the country and abroad. Our employees are our strength, contributing to knowledge exchanges nationally and internationally. With digital tools and new working methods, we can simplify everyday life at the hospital and offer modern, accessible, and effective care of the highest quality.

We need more people in our team.

We are now looking for you who are interested in joining our operations with a strong commitment to our patients. Orthopedic patients have varying lengths of stay, ranging from one day to several weeks. The patient is at the center, and care is person-centered.

About the Orthopedic Department

Sahlgrenska University Hospital is the largest provider of orthopedic care in the country, with approximately 500 employees. We provide regional and county healthcare and have several national assignments. Within the orthopedic department, we work to treat, care for, and rehabilitate patients with injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. We perform both emergency and planned surgeries and treatments. We receive and treat patients from all over Sweden in specialized areas such as foot, spine, prosthetic, and arthroscopic surgery.

We strive to provide good care of high quality and conduct high-quality research, development, and education. Our operations are primarily conducted at Mölndal Hospital, but also at Drottning Silvia's Children's and Adolescents' Hospital and Sahlgrenska Hospital. The orthopedics at Sahlgrenska University Hospital has a long tradition of research and is internationally prominent in several clinical areas.

Our wards at Mölndal Hospital are highly specialized departments for acute and planned orthopedic care.

Working as a Nursing Assistant

Working as a nursing assistant in our ward means a developing, fun, and independent job. The ward has a good working climate where we help each other and share our experiences and expertise.

About You

We are looking for you who are a trained nursing assistant, preferably with experience in orthopedics and/or emergency care, and experience with SAMSA is an advantage. If you are a positive person who finds it easy to collaborate and wish to develop in your role, you are the right person for this job. We are a great team and a ward characterized by a pleasant atmosphere, and we hope you want to become a part of our team. We look forward to meeting you and telling you more about us!

Selection and interviews are ongoing.

Warm welcome with your application!

Meet some of our employees - Sahlgrenska University Hospital

As of July 1, 2023, the title of nursing assistant is a protected professional title. This means that you will need a certificate from the National Board of Health and Welfare to use the title nursing assistant in healthcare and social services. You can read more about the protected professional title for nursing assistants on the National Board of Health and Welfare's website – which also outlines the transitional regulations that apply: Nursing Assistant becomes a protected professional title July 1, 2023 (https://www.socialstyrelsen.se/legitimation/yrkestitlar/underskoterska/).

About Västra Götaland Region

The 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.

The Västra Götaland Region actively works to digitize more working methods. To be a 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 permanently employed staff in positions.

Want to know more?

If you want to know more about the Västra Götaland Region, you can visit our introduction for new employees at the link introduction (https://www.vgregion.se/introduktion). You can also read more in the presentation at presentation (https://mellanarkiv-offentlig.vgregion.se/alfresco/s/archive/stream/public/v1/source/available/sofia/rs4011-467070786-672/surrogate).

Application

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