Plaster Technician/Assistant Nurse with Casting Competence at Karolinska University Hospital

Are you a plaster technician or assistant nurse with casting competence looking to make a difference in orthopedics, acute and trauma surgery? We are seeking someone for our clinic in Solna who thrives in a dynamic environment, possesses the right skills for safe and accurate castings, and wants to be part of a dedicated team where the patient is always the focus.

You will be offered

• a stimulating and varied job where no day is the same
• the opportunity to collaborate with an experienced and committed team
• a work environment that promotes learning, development, and professional growth.

Of course, you will also benefit from the general perks that Karolinska University Hospital offers.

About the position

At the orthopedics, acute and trauma surgery clinic, specialized care is provided within five patient flows: acute orthopedics and traumatology, acute surgery, spinal diseases, arthroplasty, and extremity deformities as well as musculoskeletal tumors. In the role of plaster technician/assistant nurse, you will work in a team with other plaster technicians, nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists. You will meet patients with fractures, spinal diseases, skeletal deformities, surgical trauma, and multi-trauma. Your work will include not only outpatient tasks but also independent suture and wound care as well as casting treatments.

Our working hours are scheduled during daytime Monday to Friday.

We are looking for someone who

• is passionate about orthopedics and wants to develop and deepen their knowledge in the field
• has experience in casting, is creative, and enjoys new challenges in a dynamic environment
• can make quick decisions and adapt their working methods to the situation
• collaborates well, listens actively, and communicates clearly with colleagues and patients
• is responsible and always prioritizes the patient's best interests.

We also expect you to share our values of Responsibility – Humanity – Holistic View. Personal suitability is highly valued.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Proof of protected professional title for assistant nurses or employer certificate confirming that you had a permanent position as an assistant nurse on July 1, 2023, in accordance with the transitional provisions (2021:739) in the Patient Safety Act (2010:659). If you are applying with an employer certificate, you must attach your assistant nurse diploma.
• Experience in performing casting treatments
• More than 3 years of experience as an assistant nurse in acute care
• Good knowledge of orthopedic nursing
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written

Meritorious:

• Plaster technician training
• Experience in outpatient work and advanced wound care (e.g., negative pressure therapy for hard-to-heal wounds)
• Experience in documentation and booking in TakeCare
• Experience working with the JIT inventory concept

About the 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.

Read more about the protected professional title for assistant nurses.

Read more about the transitional provisions in the Patient Safety Act (2010:659).

We warmly welcome your application - Together we are Karolinska!

Before filling a position that involves the care of children and youth, the person offered the job will be checked against the suspicion and criminal records.

As an employee at Karolinska University Hospital, you may be placed in a war situation.

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

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 the healthcare professionals of the future together with Karolinska Institute and conduct world-leading research while continuing our work to develop care for the benefit of the patient. We work in a variety of fields and professions.

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

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

Theme Acute and Reparative Medicine

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

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