Together we develop 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 patients, we work for quality, accessibility, patient safety, research, education, and innovation – in a cohesive healthcare system in Västra Götaland. Our vision and goals aim for care of the highest quality, where the patient is always in focus. We provide healthcare locally and regionally, but also highly specialized care to patients across the country and abroad. Our employees are our strength and contribute to knowledge exchange nationally and internationally. With digital tools and new working methods, we can simplify everyday life at the hospital and offer modern, accessible, and efficient care of the highest quality.

About us

The forensic psychiatry unit is a unique operation within Sahlgrenska University Hospital, located in Gunnilse, about 20 minutes by public transport from central Gothenburg.

The mission of the forensic psychiatry unit is to provide individually tailored psychiatric care and rehabilitation to patients who have been sentenced to care. The unit has both open and closed care facilities with enhanced security classification and also cares for patients deprived of liberty under other legislation when they need acute psychiatric specialist care.

The forensic psychiatry unit has a societal protection responsibility, where the goal is for patients to manage a life in society without reoffending due to mental illness. Thus, the forensic psychiatry unit has a dual mission, both societal protection and care.

The unit has six inpatient care units, and in addition, there is an activity house, an outpatient clinic, and additional units with important functions for the operation. Our units work closely with the research unit CELAM (Center for Ethics, Law, and Mental Health).

What do we offer you?

The forensic psychiatry unit conducts and develops specialized care with a focus on interdisciplinary rehabilitation. Our goal is to provide a stimulating and developing work environment, where you work closely with colleagues from various professions in providing care, rehabilitation, and treatment. Within forensic psychiatry at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, you will have the opportunity for continuous professional development according to local goals and your own interests.

You have access to the unit's rehabilitation facilities, such as a gym and pool, for personal use. Through effective routines, dynamic security, participation, and competent employees, we create a good and safe working environment together.

Job responsibilities

As a caregiver within forensic psychiatry, you will work with both care and societal protection. You will be part of a team with several professional categories where you, as a caregiver, have a central and important role. Together with your colleagues, you will work on a long-term care plan, where you have a motivating, supportive, and active role in the patient's rehabilitation. Documentation in the patient journal is also an important part of the work.

As a caregiver, it is part of your responsibilities to maintain a good working environment in the care unit together with your colleagues. Your approach and efforts are crucial for the operation to be characterized by calm, well-being, care, and safety.

About you

We are looking for someone who is a trained caregiver/nursing assistant. It is an advantage if you have experience in psychiatry. You are a calm and secure person with a genuine interest in people in vulnerable situations. You have the ability to listen, understand, set boundaries, and motivate. You are structured in your work and responsible.

We have close cooperation with both our emergency units and our outpatient clinic, which means that flexibility and teamwork are qualities we value in employment with us. As an employee, you are also expected to participate physically in self-defense training that occurs continuously at the workplace.

Selection is ongoing and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

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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 communication throughout Västra Götaland.

The Västra Götaland Region actively works to digitize more working methods. To be 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 the development to learn new things.

The Västra Götaland Region places all permanent employees in a state of readiness.

Want to know more about Västra Götaland Region?

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

Application

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