Nurse at the ELSA Unit – Högland Hospital

Are you a nurse curious about new challenges? Now you have the chance to work in various departments and discover what truly ignites your passion!

"After a couple of years as an ELSA nurse, one feels much more secure in the role, gains an understanding of different operations, and has built many excellent contacts at the hospital."
– ELSA Nurse, Högland Hospital Eksjö

The Role of an ELSA Nurse

ELSA stands for the Unit for Licensed Nurses in General Service. As an ELSA nurse, you are employed on a permanent basis, but you work across different departments to broaden your competence. Typically, you work for six or twelve months at each department before rotating. Rotations occur on March 1st and September 1st. As an ELSA nurse, you are part of the department's regular staffing during your time there; you do not work as extra staff beyond the regular personnel.

The work is varied and suits you if you are curious and enjoy trying new things! This role is ideal for newly graduated nurses who have not yet decided on a specific field, as well as experienced nurses who wish to expand their competence or try something new for a period.

Your Future Workplace

Högland Hospital is one of three hospitals in the Jönköping County Region. Approximately 110,000 people live in the catchment area. Here, planned and acute specialist care is provided 24/7, 365 days a year. We view employee competence as a key to our success and the health of our residents. We treat patients, relatives, and each other with respect. We create conditions for the exchange of experience and knowledge transfer between nurses and between workplaces.

In a first step, you will complete four basic placements in the following operations:

• Medicine and Geriatrics Clinic
• Orthopedic Clinic
• Psychiatric Clinic
• Surgical Clinic

Subsequently, you will move on to more advanced assignments in the operations:

• Ambulance Care in Högland
• Acute Clinic
• Day Observation Department (DUVA)
• Dialysis Unit
• Endoscopy Unit
• Women's Clinic
• Bra Liv Health Centers

Read more about the ELSA unit on rjl.se (https://rjl.se/jobb-och-karriar/arbetsplatser-i-region-jonkopings-lan/sjukhus-som-arbetsplats/arbetsplatser-pa-hoglandssjukhuset-eksjo/elsa/)

Your Profile

We are looking for a newly graduated, licensed nurse. You do not need to have your license to apply for the position, but you must obtain it before starting your employment with us.

As a person, you understand the importance of a pleasant reception and you take responsibility for your tasks. As an ELSA nurse, you are someone who adapts easily to changing circumstances and enjoys varied tasks. You have good collaboration skills, are proactive, and take responsibility for both your own tasks and the big picture. You are good at working independently and can prioritize your tasks effectively.

We place great importance on personal suitability.

Our Offer to You

As an ELSA nurse, you get the opportunity to gather experience from different departments and carry forward good working methods to new placements. You gain insight into many different operations and grow and develop in your role as a nurse. Additionally, you have the opportunity to build a valuable network across the entire hospital.

The position is a permanent full-time employment. Start date is by agreement; we would prefer that you can start with us as soon as possible.

As an employee within the Jönköping County Region, you get access to our employment benefits. Some increase your basic security, while others add a touch of gold to your daily life. Read more about benefits on rjl.se (https://www.rjl.se/jobb-och-karriar/Jobba-hos-oss/Formaner/)

Do you have questions about the position?

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact the unit manager Evelina Linnér at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or 010-241 02 73.

We welcome calls from those interested in the job but decline calls from those selling advertisements and recruitment services.

Our Recruitment Process

The application deadline is May 3, 2026. Selection and interviews may take place on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

To ensure the recruitment process runs as smoothly as possible, we ask you to submit a detailed application including a cover letter, CV, and preferably certificates or license/exam diploma. Be sure to include any internships and work experience in your application. If you do not yet have your degree, it is important to attach a LADOK extract.

Read more about the Jönköping County Region's recruitment process on our website (https://rjl.se/jobb-och-karriar/Lediga-jobb/Var-rekryteringsprocess/)