Hematology Clinic at Linköping University Hospital

The Hematology Clinic at Linköping University Hospital provides highly specialized care in hematology and has a strong research focus.

We treat and investigate hematological diseases of all kinds, including malignant diseases and non-malignant conditions that require more advanced treatment or investigation. We are part of the Southeast Healthcare Region and are located in the O-building at the University Hospital. We actively work with quality assurance, are an accredited stem cell transplantation facility according to JAICE, and are also accredited in cancer care as part of the Linköping Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC). We have both acute and planned admissions, with patients aged 18 and older, and the length of stay varies from a few days to several weeks. The clinic includes day care/outpatient services, a cell therapy unit, and a clinical trial unit. We perform the latest treatments in cell therapy, known as CAR-T cell therapy (Chimeric Antigen Receptor) and BiTe therapy.

Our Offer

At the hematology department, we place great importance on the development and engagement of our staff. We offer broad opportunities for both career and competence development tailored to individual goals and the needs of the organization. We strive to create a good and sustainable work environment where collaboration, participation, and well-being are at the center. Work with us is characterized by variety and versatility in tasks, providing opportunities for both professional development and a stimulating work life. Everything we do has a clear focus on patient benefit and quality of care, where each employee's competence and contribution is an important part of the whole.

In the beginning: Focus on personal development and offer a structured introduction lasting about six weeks, with the goal of having the same supervisor throughout the introduction and a long-term individual development plan. During the introduction, training in safe medication and cytostatics handling, theoretical study days, and observation in other sections of the clinic such as outpatient/day care, research nursing section, and the cell therapy unit will take place.

Later: We offer career development programs within the Center for Surgery, Orthopedics, and Cancer Care (CKOC) with the opportunity to specialize in one of our core areas. We provide a competence supply plan to promote good career development. For example, in-depth training in cytostatics handling (cytostatics license) and hematology training is offered both internally and externally. Later, there is the possibility to apply for a training position with further education in medicine or oncology. Eventually, expanded assignments with increased responsibility may be offered to promote employee-driven development. There are rotation opportunities within the clinic, for example between outpatient/day care and the ward.

Other Offers

Individual schedule planning in Tessa is offered. With us, you have the opportunity to work every third weekend instead of every other or two out of five weekends, thanks to our systematic staffing with rotation between sections. This provides better predictability, a more even workload, and a sustainable balance between work and leisure, while optimizing the clinic's staffing and work environment. We actively work for healthy working hours. Regular internal training time and the opportunity to work on further development of your own area of responsibility in nursing are offered. We also provide the opportunity to schedule reading/administration/responsibility days.

Please read our career ladder for nurses and also about your benefits with us.

Job Description

On the ward: Caring for patients with tumor and deficiency diseases within the hematopoietic system such as anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Stimulating and varied tasks within general and specific medical-hematological care and nursing, highly specialized care in cell therapy and stem cell transplantation, as well as other advanced treatments. As part of the care operation's effort to offer patient-centered and resource-efficient care, we have intensified our work over the past year to develop and implement outpatient treatment forms and self-care. This means that you as an employee will be part of an innovative team at the forefront of creating safe, secure, and patient-centered care. Medical nursing is a large part of the daily work for nurses.

Work Group

Nursing staff on the ward, close collaboration with nursing assistants, doctors, and paramedics at the clinic (pharmacists, dietitians, physiotherapists, and social workers). A care team of six to seven patients is staffed with two nurses and one to two nursing assistants during the day.

About You

We are looking for someone who sees the whole picture and considers both the larger perspective and the best interests of the organization in your decisions, and has a genuine interest in nursing, particularly in cancer care, and wants to contribute to developing care for our patients. We value your personal qualities. We believe you are a person who is flexible and can adapt based on the current situation by switching between the planned and the unforeseen events that occur. Working in a team and having good communication is necessary to successfully solve the tasks we face together.

Requirements:

• Licensed nurse.
• Swedish language skills equivalent to at least level C1 (good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written).

Meritorious:

• Over 1 year of professional experience as a nurse.
• Experience working in hematology in inpatient or outpatient care or both.
• Experience or interest in rotation positions between outpatient and inpatient care.
• Specialist nurse.

Application and Employment

If you want to know more, feel free to contact us or why not come to us for a few hours and shadow. Don’t miss the chance to apply with us! See contact details below: Before employment in a patient-facing role within Region Östergötland, you will need to fill out a link (https://ledsys.lio.se/Document/Document?DocumentNumber=54500).

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