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Are you a nurse looking to try something new? Do you want to be part of developing Sweden's largest unit for the investigation and treatment of lung cancer? Then welcome to us at the Lung Oncology Center!

What we offer

• An exciting opportunity to work as a nurse at the Lung Oncology Center – Sweden's largest unit for lung cancer care
• Involvement in advanced procedures and examinations in an stimulating and development-focused environment
• Opportunities for competence development, including rotation between different units
• A secure and patient-centered work environment with an engaged team and an accessible manager
• The chance to contribute to Karolinska University Hospital's vision: to cure and relieve tomorrow what no one can cure and relieve today.

Of course, you will also benefit from our general benefits offered by Karolinska University Hospital.

About the position

As a nurse in the day clinic, you have an important responsibility for caring for patients both before and after medical procedures, with a special focus on monitoring changes in the patient's general condition. The role also includes telephone advice and other reception duties. The work is performed both independently and in close collaboration with colleagues from various professions, such as nurses, nursing assistants, contact nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.

The position is during daytime hours, Monday to Friday, between 07:30–17:00. There is an opportunity to rotate between the day clinic and other units within the department, such as the bronchoscopy unit or as a contact nurse – creating good conditions for competence development.

About the Lung Oncology Center

At the Lung Oncology Center, advanced medical procedures and examinations are performed, creating a stimulating and varied work environment. We are constantly working on improvement and development, where your involvement and ideas are valued. Care is based on the patient's needs, with a strong focus on both the patient and their relatives. We offer a secure work environment and promote a positive, collaborative culture where you become an important part of the team.

We are looking for you who

• puts the patient at the center, is empathetic, and attentive to the needs of the patient and their relatives
• is secure, stable, and has self-awareness
• has a good ability to work independently and make own assessments
• plans, organizes, and prioritizes work in an efficient manner
• is a team player, works well with other people, and relates to them in an attentive and flexible way.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability for the position.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed Nurse

Merits:

• Experience in oncological care

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period.

In connection with your application, you need to attach a CV. Instead of a cover letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly motivate why you are suitable for the role. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

We warmly welcome your application – Together we are Karolinska!

In connection with the appointment of positions involving care of children and young people, the person offered the position will be checked against the suspicion and burden register. Here you can read more about the recruitment process and what checks are performed at Karolinska.

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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 train future healthcare professionals together with Karolinska Institutet and conduct world-leading research, while continuing our work to develop care for the benefit of the patient. We work within a number of different areas and professions.

Our vision: To cure and relieve tomorrow what no one can cure and relieve today.

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