Contact Nurse in Gynecological Cancer

Our colleague Mathilda is going on parental leave - would you like to work as a contact nurse in gynecological cancer during her leave? You are warmly welcome to apply to our clinic in Solna.

You are offered

• an exciting job with varied tasks where you have the opportunity to work in a team consisting of nurses, nursing assistants, and doctors
• to be part of a team with high competence and good cohesion where everyone supports each other
• the opportunity for regular professional development and further education to keep you updated in gynecological cancer and related areas

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

About the position

Patients with gynecological cancer come to our clinic. Here, highly specialized surgical and oncological care is provided. We are now looking for a contact nurse for the oncological flow. Here we strive to offer high-quality care and work according to the contact nurse assignment.

As a contact nurse, you have a central role where you meet patients undergoing both curative and palliative medical treatments. As a contact nurse, you are responsible for the patient's care and planning throughout the treatment period as well as follow-up after treatment. You have your own nursing clinic where you inform the patient about upcoming treatments, provide advice on symptoms and side effects, conduct follow-ups, and create rehabilitation plans. You also have telephone counseling and administrative tasks, including booking patients for new visits and follow-ups.

The position is a temporary position for about 1½ years.

Read more about us here.

We are looking for someone who

• adapts to changing circumstances, alters perspectives and approaches, and sees opportunities in changes
• works well with others, communicates, and has a solution-focused approach
• remains calm in pressured situations, maintains a realistic perspective, and focuses on what is essential.

Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Registered nurse
• At least 3 years of experience
• Fluent Swedish in speech and writing

Meritorious:

• Specialist education in oncology and/or contact nurse education

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period.

In connection with your application, 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.

We warmly welcome your application – Together we are Karolinska!

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For permanent positions, a probationary period 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 future healthcare employees together with Karolinska Institute and conduct world-leading research while continuing our work to develop care for the best of the patient. 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.

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Cancer Theme

The Cancer Theme is one of the largest areas within the hospital. We investigate, treat, and care for patients with some form of malignant tumor disease as well as benign hematology and coagulation disorders.

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