Are you a nurse looking for a fun and exciting job?

Our department is a fantastic workplace with wonderful and competent colleagues.

The work is enjoyable and exciting but also challenging as we care for patients with complicated infectious diseases. We are looking for both those interested in a permanent position and those who want to work with us on a temporary basis.

You will be offered

• a tailored introduction and development plan
• mentorship program and support from experienced colleagues
• introductory training in infectious diseases and specific nursing care for infectious diseases
• continuous professional development based on the Stockholm Region's competence ladder for nurses
• opportunity for specialist training in Infectious Care
• active participation in various development projects
• opportunity for rotation to other departments within Theme ARM.

Of course, you will also benefit from our general benefits that Karolinska University Hospital offers you.

About the position

At the Infectious Department 4 (I64), the work and pace are varied as we care for patients with complicated infectious diseases such as sepsis, severe respiratory infections, and infections in the central nervous system, skeleton, skin, and soft tissues. We have a strong sense of community in the department and place great importance on a good work environment and high patient safety. We help and support each other and aim to provide the best care for our patients. Operational development is an important part of our short-term and long-term strategic work, and we actively work on professional development and nursing development.

The tasks are varied and include, for example, medication management, handling of central lines and drains, arterial and venous blood sampling, and handling of medical technology equipment such as monitoring and Optiflow/high-flow oxygen therapy.

We are looking for several employees for permanent positions as well as maternity leave substitutes. The maternity leave substitutes cover the period from March 2026 to December 2027.

Here is a link to an article where nurse Ida talks about what it is like to work with us: Teamwork with open communication - Future Career – Nurse (https://www.karolinska.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekrytering-pa-karolinska/)

We are looking for someone who

• is positive and driven and interested in nursing and nursing development
• takes initiative, starts activities, and achieves results
• easily adapts to changing circumstances and sees opportunities in changes
• works well with others and values a good work climate
• sees the big picture and considers the broader perspective and acts in the best interest of the entire organization.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed nurse

Meritorious:

• Previous experience in infectious care and/or emergency care
• Degree from the Specialist Nursing Program in Infectious Care

About the recruitment process

Probationary employment may be applied in this recruitment process.

Selection and interviews may occur continuously during the application period.

When applying, you need to attach your CV. Instead of a personal letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly explain why you are suitable for the role. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

Warm welcome to submit your application – Together we are Karolinska!

Before filling a position that involves the care of children and adolescents, the person offered the position will be checked against the suspicion and criminal records. Read more here (https://www.karolinska.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekrytering-pa-karolinska/)

As an employee at Karolinska University Hospital, you may be placed in a war position. Read more here (https://www.karolinska.se/jobba-hos-oss/var-arbetsplats/totalforsvarsplikt-allman-tjansteplikt-och-krigsplaceringar-pa-karolinska-universitetssjukhuset/)

If you are or have previously been employed in Region Stockholm, we will take internal references from your current or previous manager if you become a candidate for employment.

For permanent positions, probationary employment may be applied.

About Karolinska University Hospital

We at Karolinska University Hospital are proud to be one of the world's leading university hospitals. In addition to our special responsibility for highly specialized care in the Stockholm region, our main mission is to educate the healthcare professionals of the future in collaboration with Karolinska Institute and conduct world-leading research while continuing our work to develop care for the benefit of patients. We work in a variety of areas and professions.

Our vision - We will cure and relieve tomorrow what no one can cure and relieve today.

Feel free to read more about us on our website (https://www.karolinska.se/) and follow us on social media!

Theme Acute and Reparative Medicine

Theme Acute and Reparative Medicine consists of six medical units (Acute, Trauma/emergency surgery and orthopedics, Plastic surgery and craniofacial diseases, Ear, nose, throat Hearing and balance, and Transplantation).

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