Vacant job

Region Örebro County is developing primary care practices for patients with extensive and complex care needs. The increasing proportion of elderly residents, especially those over 80 years old, creates a need for enhanced continuity, comprehensive assessments, and coordinated interventions. Varberga Health Centre is now looking for a nurse or district nurse with a special interest in geriatrics and care coordination. We offer:

• A meaningful and developmental role focused on patients with significant care needs
• Opportunities for continuity and long-term patient relationships
• Competence development and further education
• Opportunities for some remote work
• A work environment characterized by collaboration and continuous development
• Opportunities for observation (hospitation) within relevant operations

Varberga Health Centre is a well-functioning and engaged operation focused on quality, accessibility, and good treatment. Here, a competent and cohesive team works with a strong patient focus and a desire to constantly develop care together. Furthermore, we are facing an exciting new construction project with a planned completion in 2030 – an investment that creates even better conditions for modern primary care. We are looking for you who want to help shape the health centre of the future together with us.

The position involves a combined role consisting of clinical patient work and responsibility as a care coordinator. The clinical work includes:

• Emergency and scheduled clinic operations
• Telephone advice and medical assessment
• Digital patient contacts
• Home visits

The work is carried out in close collaboration with other professions at the health centre.

As a care coordinator, you are responsible for:

• Planning, coordinating, and following up on care interventions based on patient needs
• Ensuring continuity and patient safety in the care chain
• Leading coordinated individual planning (SIP)
• Collaborating with internal and external actors according to the current collaboration model (ViSam)
• Contributing to the development of working methods for frail patients

The work is characterized by a structured, independent, and collaboration-oriented approach.

• Licensed nurse or district nurse
• Good ability to conduct medical assessments
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, including via telephone
• Experience working in primary care or with elderly patients

• Further education in geriatrics and/or cognitive impairment
• Experience in care coordination or coordinated care interventions

You are confident in your professional role and have the ability to work both independently and in a team. You have a structured working method and good collaboration skills. Furthermore, you are attentive to the needs of patients and relatives and have a professional manner of interaction.

We read applications continuously and call for interviews on an ongoing basis.

The application should include a CV and a cover letter. Certificates, grades, diplomas, etc., should be provided at a potential interview.

If you are or have previously been employed by Region Örebro County, we will take internal references from your current or former manager, should you become relevant for employment.

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