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The responsibility of the Care and Elderly Care Administration is to provide care, support, and assistance to the elderly and people with disabilities, as well as support for their relatives. Our goal is to provide good conditions for an independent, stimulating, and secure living situation – around the clock, with the citizen in focus. We are 2,500 employees who, in our various roles, provide support and care to the citizens who need it.

The Role and Responsibilities

The Nurse Unit is looking for a Dietitian who wants to help develop nutritional work within elderly care. In this role, you will primarily work at a comprehensive and strategic level, supporting the operations in matters concerning diet and nutrition.

You have a central role in the team and work in close collaboration with nurses, who in turn are responsible for the daily work close to the patients. Your task largely involves supporting, guiding, and developing methods within the field of nutrition. You compile, analyze, and present data, as well as convey results and recommendations to both nurses and the management of the operations. You are also responsible for leading dietary committee meetings and conducting nutritional rounds in collaboration with nurses at each residence. In this way, you contribute to strengthening quality and creating a common structure in nutritional work.

• Responsible for overall assessments and providing recommendations within the field of nutrition.
• Compiles, analyzes, and presents results from, for example, overnight fasting measurements and meal observations.
• Supports and guides nurses in nutrition-related matters.
• Leads dietary committee meetings and collaborates with dietary representatives in the operations.
• Conducts nutritional rounds in collaboration with nurses.
• Contributes to developing and structuring the operations' work with nutrition.

What We Offer

You will belong to the Nurse Unit, which consists of 51 employees: unit manager, nurses, a dietitian, and an administrator.

You will become an important part of the Nurse Unit and work closely with an experienced and stable work group. Here, there is a strong culture of collaboration where employees support each other, share knowledge, and take joint responsibility for the work.

We value an open climate where it is easy to ask questions, ask for help, and contribute to a positive work environment. There is also active work regarding cohesion and strengthening the sense of "we" in the group. You also have the opportunity to develop in your role, and we encourage further education based on your own initiatives.

You Who Apply to Us

Requirements: You are a licensed dietitian and have at least two years of experience in the field.

Other requirements:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, especially HSL (Health and Medical Services Act) and SoL (Act of Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments).
• Experience working in operational systems.
• You have experience using Swedish in speech and writing in a professional role.
• Valid B-driver's license.

Merits:

• Experience of working in the public sector.

To thrive in the role, you have a collaborative approach to work and are receptive in meetings with others. In your work as a dietitian, you meet patients, relatives, and different professional groups, which requires that you are good at building trusting relationships and creating a secure dialogue. Good treatment and respect for the patient are a clear starting point in your work.

As a person, you are secure and stable, which allows you to handle different situations in a calm and professional manner, even when needs change. You thrive in a role where you need to be flexible and solution-oriented, and where you adapt your interventions based on the patient's needs and the operations' conditions.

You work in a structured and organized manner and have the ability to independently plan, prioritize, and drive your work forward. This allows you to handle your cases efficiently while ensuring good quality in your assessments and follow-ups.