Research Nurse at the Cancer Study Unit in Huddinge

Do you want to be part of driving the development of new treatments and improving the future care for our patients? Welcome to us at the Cancer Study Unit in Huddinge – together we make a difference!

You will be offered

• an educational and varied job alongside experienced colleagues
• individual onboarding tailored to the organization and your previous experiences
• opportunity for continuous professional development
• working hours during the day.

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

About the position

The Cancer Study Unit in Huddinge is one of five units at the Center for Clinical Cancer Studies (CKC). The operation is growing, and we now need to expand our team.

As a research nurse with us, you will be part of an engaged team consisting of 16 research nurses and 10 research assistants. Together with our researching doctors, you will be responsible for initiating and conducting clinical trials and studies within the cancer diagnoses treated in Huddinge.

This is an exciting and dynamic role where you work at the forefront of research and contribute to the development of new treatment options for our patients. In close collaboration with the responsible physician, you will lead the work to start and drive clinical trials. You will participate in patient inclusion, follow patients throughout the study, and be responsible for important tasks such as study treatment, sample handling, medical checks, and follow-up. The work also includes data entry and collaboration with sponsors and other stakeholders in clinical studies.

In addition, you will participate in quality controls (monitoring) and work according to our standardized procedures, adapted to the regulations governing clinical trials.

We are looking for someone who

• plans, organizes, and prioritizes work effectively
• is meticulous and aware of goals and quality standards and places importance on meeting them
• is calm, attentive, and accommodating in your interactions. You have the interest, willingness, and ability to help others and strive to deliver solutions
• takes responsibility for your tasks and drives processes forward on your own initiative
• is a responsive and flexible team player who collaborates well with others. You communicate clearly, listen actively, and contribute to constructive solutions.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed nurse
• At least two years of work experience as a nurse
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English

Meritorious:

• Experience working as a research nurse.

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may take place 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.

Warm welcome to submit your application - Together we are Karolinska!

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For permanent positions, a probationary period may apply.

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 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.

Read more here (https://www.karolinska.se/om-oss/teman-och-funktioner/tema-cancer/).

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