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At Folktandvården Västra Götaland, you contribute to equal health and quality of life for all people at all stages of life. Here you will encounter a culture characterized by collaboration, engagement, and joy, with access to modern technology and experts in all fields. There is always someone to learn from and many to enjoy working with. We offer the stability of a secure everyday life and opportunities to grow throughout your professional career.

Become part of something bigger. Welcome to Folktandvården!

We are now looking for dental nurses for the dental nurse pool in Area East – based in Stöpen (Skövde).

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

The Dental Nurse Pool is a unit within Folktandvården Västra Götaland and has the mission to meet the organization's need for temporary staff. The current position is located within Area East, with duties primarily in Mariestad, Skövde, Hjo, Karlsborg, Töreboda, Götene, Lidköping, Vara, and Tidaholm. Duties may also extend to a larger geographical area.

You will be based at your home clinic, which is Stöpen in Skövde. Travel allowances are provided, and the position includes a salary supplement. We also have a pool dental nurse based in Lidköping who primarily covers that area.

Working in the pool involves varied working hours and places high demands on flexibility. It is a very rewarding role as you fill an urgent need for assistance at the clinic you visit. Duties include assisting, sterile work, and receptionist tasks. You will have the opportunity to utilize your full competence, as we treat patients of all ages. Work with FRAMM, prophylaxis, and own patients is common.

Competency Requirements and Profile

• Trained dental nurse with education approved by the Swedish Council for Higher Education (YH).
• Interest in both pediatric and adult dentistry.
• Swedish language skills equivalent to Swedish upper secondary school or Swedish C1 in both speech and writing.
• Ability to independently handle administration.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and smart way.
• Ability to give a stable and calm impression even when there is a lot to do.
• Ability to collaborate and relate to other people in a listening manner.
• Contribute to the development of the activity by actively participating in the clinic's improvement work.

Meritorious is experience in the profession, previous work in pool operations, knowledge of T4, digital X-rays, and reception work. A Category B driver's license and access to a car are required.

If you are new to the profession, you will receive an individually arranged supervision program during the first period. The supervision program is part of our two-year development program for newly graduated dental nurses.

About the Recruitment Process

If you are not already employed by us, you will be contacted by recruiters from the HR department for an interview. After the application period ends, the clinic manager selects applicants and invites them for an interview at the clinic. The interviews are planned to be held in weeks 25 and 26.

Folktandvården Västra Götalandsregionen conducts checks in the suspicion and burden registers before employment.

About Västra Götaland Region

With us, you become part of a larger whole. We are 56,000 employees in over 200 professions who make a difference in people's lives every day throughout Västra Götaland.

You contribute to secure and equal healthcare as well as a sustainable society where environment, culture, and good communications create quality of life.

We are in the midst of a digital development where you get to help shape future working methods to improve and simplify everyday life for residents and operations.

As a permanent employee, you will be placed on war footing as part of our shared responsibility to ensure that socially vital functions continue to operate even in a crisis.

Want to know more about us? On our website, you can read more about our benefits and meet employees who make a difference and develop in their professions every day. Read more on the VG Region website (https://www.vgregion.se/jobba-i-vgr/sa-ar-det-att-jobba-hos-oss/).

Application

The Region of Västra Götaland prefers that you register your application via the recruitment system. If you as an applicant have questions about the advertised position or for special and specific reasons cannot register your details in a public system – contact the contact person for the respective advertisement.

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