Vacant job

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

The County Hospital Somatics coordinates the specialized somatic care in Region Västernorrland. The somatic area consists of eleven county hospital operations. The county hospital operations are conducted at three hospitals: Sundsvall, Sollefteå, and Örnsköldsvik, and a number of clinics located in several towns in the region. The Orthopedics area is part of the county hospital somatics and conducts both planned and acute activities focused on orthopedic injuries and diseases. This also includes the Orthopedic Technical Department and the Care Hotel at Sundsvall Hospital.

With us, you will have good development opportunities within Orthopedics, and we offer internal training and OSS - Orthopedic self-study course for nurses.

We are now looking for a nurse for the Orthopedic Department in Örnsköldsvik, which includes both planned and acute activities. The position is a permanent full-time employment with a temporary placement at the Orthopedic Department in Örnsköldsvik.

Nurse for the Orthopedic Department, Örnsköldsvik

Your responsibilities will largely consist of:

• Standard nursing tasks for a care department
• Care both before and after surgery
• Pain management
• Mobilization and monitoring

We work closely with patients in care teams with doctors, nurses, nursing assistants, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists. In addition to direct patient work, we are all involved in efforts to develop and improve care. Our goal is always to start from the patient's needs.

We are looking for someone who

• Is a licensed nurse
• Has good knowledge of Swedish in both spoken and written form

It is an advantage if you

• Have experience in orthopedics or emergency care

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

• Self-driven
• Flexible
• Team player
• Quality-conscious

Region Västernorrland

With approximately 7000 employees and over 200 professions, we at Region Västernorrland are responsible for several of the operations that are most important for residents' ability to participate in society. Here, your knowledge and commitment 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 to contribute to healthy and well-being employees. Your well-being and satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5000 SEK per year in wellness allowance. 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/en/jobs-and-education/working-at-region-vasternorrland/how-we-work/benefits/).

Within Region Västernorrland, several positions are classified in security class, and security screening may therefore take place. We have made our choice of recruitment media and therefore kindly ask for no contact with advertising sellers or other sellers of recruitment services.

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

This position requires that you have a valid license for the relevant profession. Your professional license will be checked against the National Board of Health and Welfare's register of licensed healthcare professionals (HOSP) before any job offer. Read more here: The register of licensed healthcare professionals (HOSP) - National Board of Health and Welfare (https://www.socialstyrelsen.se/statistik-och-data/register/halso-och-sjukvardspersonal/).