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Are you a specialist nurse in anesthesia and/or intensive care with an interest in research? Do you want to combine patient-centered work with research in an innovative environment where you collaborate with leading researchers? Then we might be looking for you.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work closely with ongoing research projects within Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care (PMI)
• A role where you contribute to conducting and coordinating research together with leading researchers
• A combination of research and patient-centered work within your specialty
• Collaboration in a team of five research nurses within anesthesia and intensive care
• An innovative work environment where your knowledge is valued and individual competence development is encouraged

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

About the position

The position is a combined role where you are employed within Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care (PMI) and are organizationally part of the Clinical Research Unit Solna (KFE-S).

The working hours are distributed on average throughout the year as follows:

• 50 percent research time at KFE-S
• 50 percent clinical work as an anesthesia and/or intensive care nurse within PMI

As a research nurse, you work with coordinating, planning, and conducting research projects led by researchers within PMI. The role does not involve independent primary responsibility for research projects, but rather close collaboration with research groups where you are a key enabler to ensure studies are conducted as planned.

You are primarily based within PMI but may also participate in projects in collaboration with other departments.

Your duties include, among other things:

• Coordinating and conducting studies according to study protocols in collaboration with responsible researchers
• Following guidelines for research nurses at KFE
• Ensuring that research is conducted according to current ethical requirements
• Ensuring correct documentation
• Performing practical tasks such as sample handling, centrifugation, and freezer management
• Applying and working according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Contributing to informing about and disseminating knowledge regarding ongoing research projects

We are looking for someone who

• Works independently, takes responsibility for your tasks, and drives the work forward
• Adapts easily to changing circumstances and can handle varying tasks
• Is confident and stable in your professional role and maintains a professional attitude even in complex situations
• Collaborates well with others and contributes to good relationships within the research and care teams
• Makes well-founded assessments and weighs relevant information in your work
• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes your work effectively

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed nurse
• Specialist nurse education in anesthesia and/or intensive care with at least a master's degree
• Several years of experience working as a specialist nurse

Merits:

• Academic merits: master's degree, licentiate, or doctoral degree
• Previous experience in clinical research work or study coordination

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period. We will contact you as soon as we know which applicants are moving on to the next step in the recruitment process.

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 explain 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!

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Function Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care

The Function Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care is the hospital's combined resource for anesthesia, surgery, pre- and postoperative care, as well as intensive care for adults. We are also responsible for hyperbaric oxygen chambers (HBO), highly specialized pain care, and the sterile technology units. You can read more about us here.

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