Vacant job

Nämndemansgården

As Sweden's leading company within addiction issues, we work to reduce the consequences of harmful use and addiction to alcohol, drugs, or gambling – in society, in working life, and for individuals. Our conviction is that all people, with the help of counseling, education, or treatment, can find solutions to addiction-related problems.

About the Medical Unit

At Internat Blentarp, we have a Medical Unit located in a beautiful and calm environment in the area of Skåne's Blentarp, adjacent to Internat Blentarp. The Medical Unit is a 24-hour unit where nurses, nursing assistants, and doctors work. The staff possesses solid knowledge and experience in addiction and withdrawal treatment.

About the Nurse Role

You will be one of two nurses and will be part of a team consisting of nursing assistants, doctors, and therapists.

The position involves working weekdays, with one evening shift and weekly on-call duty.

As a nurse, you will be responsible for:

• Admissions to treatment
• Participation in medical assessments
• Follow-up of somatic parameters
• Medication management. Most of our patients have self-medication
• Handling of alcohol and drug test results
• Withdrawal care in collaboration with our doctor
• Care for cognitive impairment after active addiction to alcohol and drugs
• Mentoring and support for nursing assistants

We offer:

• A meaningful and developing job as a nurse
• Opportunities to influence and develop the operations
• Work in a beautiful and nature-close environment
• Support in your role through an accessible manager, doctors, and other colleagues
• A committed team with high competence and a culture characterized by trust, collaboration, and psychological safety
• Collective agreement

Your qualifications, you:

• Have experience working in addiction care and/or psychiatry
• Have experience working independently and making decisions in consultation with doctors, and are confident in your profession
• Have good collaboration skills and thrive in close cooperation with other professions
• Are flexible and stress-resistant
• Are interested in development work
• Share our conviction that change is possible and that everyone has the right to freedom from addiction
• Are a licensed nurse
• Hold a valid driver's license (Category B)

Long and extensive experience with addiction issues

As Sweden's leading company within addiction issues, we work to reduce the consequences of risky use and addiction to alcohol, drugs, or gambling – in society, in working life, and for individuals. Our conviction is that all people, with the help of counseling, education, or treatment, can find solutions to addiction-related problems.

We have over 35 years of experience in helping individuals find their way to a sober and sustainable life. Our treatment is based on evidence-based methods, individual adaptation, and a holistic perspective where we see the person behind the addiction.

We offer treatment both in inpatient care and outpatient care, as well as targeted interventions for employers, social services, and private individuals. Our treatment centers are located in several places in Sweden, and we always work with a combination of medical, psychological, and social treatment to give our clients the best conditions for long-term change.