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We are a force that connects, holds together, and develops the region. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something bigger.

The Forensic Psychiatric Regional Clinic is today one of the largest clinics in the country for the care of patients under the Forensic Psychiatric Care Act (LRV). The clinic is also tasked with caring for particularly demanding patients under the Compulsory Psychiatric Care Act (LPT). The clinic is facing an expansion where the number of departments will increase to 10 and the number of care places to 135. The clinic offers a good working environment with varied work in terms of both tasks and working hours. There is an opportunity for personal and professional development within the field of forensic psychiatric care. We offer you a varied, independent, and responsible job where you get patient contact and the opportunity to be part of a team with good collaboration and high job satisfaction among colleagues.

We are now looking for a caregiver for the Forensic Psychiatric Regional Clinic in Sundsvall. The position is a permanent full-time employment during your studies with a start date to be agreed upon.

As a caregiver at the Forensic Psychiatric Regional Clinic, you are part of a multidisciplinary team that takes care of the patient's daily needs for forensic psychiatric care.

You will, among other things:

• Plan, implement, and follow up on care and nursing interventions
• Accompany patients during outdoor activities
• Social activation
• Support patients in daily activities
• Contribute to the ongoing operations of the department as part of a health-promoting context. This may include cleaning, running errands, preparing meals, and other practical tasks performed together with colleagues

We are looking for someone who

• Is a trained caregiver or nursing assistant with a professional certificate, has other education deemed relevant for the position, or has experience working in forensic psychiatry or correctional care
• Has experience working in forensic psychiatry or correctional care
• Masters the Swedish language in both speech and writing

It is an advantage if you

• Have a B driver's license

To succeed in the role, we believe you have the following personal qualities

• Personal maturity
• Ability to collaborate
• Stability
• Judgment

Region Västernorrland

With approximately 7000 employees and over 200 professions, we at Region Västernorrland are responsible for several of the most important services for residents' ability to participate in society. Here, your knowledge and engagement make a difference in everything from healthcare to culture, environment, and sustainability. Become part of a team where everyone is needed. Together for a growing Västernorrland. 

The region has been working for many years to create conditions for contributing to healthy and well-being employees. Your well-being and job satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5000 SEK per year in wellness grants. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it is like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working in Region Västernorrland (rvn.se) (https://www.rvn.se/sv/jobb-och-utbildning/att-jobba-pa-region-vasternorrland/sa-har-jobbar-vi/formaner/).

Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are classified as security-sensitive, and security checks may therefore be conducted. We have made our choice of recruitment channels and therefore kindly ask for no contact from advertising sellers or other recruitment service sellers.

The Forensic Psychiatric Regional Clinic applies background checks of criminal records, in-depth reference checks, and drug testing before a hiring decision is made.

Selection and interviews are ongoing. We warmly welcome your application!