Job Advertisement: Nurse for the Endoscopy Unit

Do you want a job where you feel appreciated, can grow – and actually go home with energy left? Here at the Endoscopy Unit at Linköping University Hospital, you will find a workplace where colleagues support, laugh, and take care of each other, and where the work environment is highly prioritized.

We make a difference for our patients.

We are looking for two nurses for the Endoscopy Unit as our operations are expanding and we will be moving to newly built state-of-the-art facilities in the autumn of 2026. The Gastroenterology Clinic provides highly specialized healthcare focused on the gastrointestinal tract. We research, educate, and share knowledge to provide our patients with the best possible care. These aspects are intended to permeate our work at all levels.

Our Offer

For the future. Region Östergötland has high ambitions and a responsible mission. It is about health and care, about the development of our region, and about those who live and stay here. We want to continue to be at the forefront, with care, research, and education. This means daring to think innovatively – and having the best employees. Therefore, we offer unique opportunities for further learning and invest in modern environments with effective systems and tools. Many of us meet patients and relatives, while others create the conditions for life-saving interventions. With us, fantastic people work towards the same goal – to make a real difference, and for the future.

Please read about our career ladder for nurses and also about your benefits with us.

Job Description

With us, you will receive:

• Modern, well-equipped work environments.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Colleagues who work together to make a real difference.

At the Endoscopy Unit, we only work daytime: Monday–Thursday 07:30–16:30, Friday 07:30–14:00. We primarily perform outpatient endoscopic examinations but also handle emergency cases from hospitalized patients.

You will be responsible for one patient at a time, and your tasks include:

• Preparation for examination.
• Insertion of peripheral venous catheters.
• Documentation and patient observation during examination.
• Medication management.
• Support for the assistant and endoscopist.

You will also receive training as an assistant, where you work closely with the endoscopist and assist during the examination. The examination time varies between 30 minutes and a few hours. You will receive a tailored introduction and always have colleagues close at hand – we work in teams and support each other. Once you are comfortable in your role, there is an opportunity to undergo training in patient-controlled sedation and administer Propofol independently. There is also the possibility to further your education to become an endoscopist during work hours (two years at half-time).

Work Group

We are currently a wonderful team of about 20 employees – both nursing assistants and nurses. Many have extensive experience and are happy to help. We have a positive atmosphere where teamwork and engagement are central.

About You

We are looking for a licensed nurse, preferably with a few years of experience. Your interest in endoscopy is more important than having concrete experience in the field. Since you work in a team and in constant dialogue with patients and colleagues, it is a requirement that you have good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written.

To thrive and fit in with us, you are:

• Collaborative, positive, and contribute to a good work environment.
• Meticulous, quality-conscious, and engaged in development work.
• Responsive and communicative with colleagues, patients, and relatives.
• Flexible and confident in quickly changing focus when the situation requires.
• Structured and good at planning and prioritizing.

It is important for you to provide good and safe care.

Application and Employment

Before employment in a patient-facing role within Region Östergötland, you will need to fill out an application (https://ledsys.lio.se/Document/Document?DocumentNumber=54500).

Warm welcome to submit your application! If you need help registering in the system, please contact customer service Support and Service, 010-103 60 00, during office hours.

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