Vacant job

We are a force that binds together, holds together and develops the county. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something bigger.

About the Role

The Palliative Medicine unit is a county-wide operation with locations in four municipalities: Sollefteå, Härnösand, Sundsvall, and Örnsköldsvik. The Palliative Medicine team in Sundsvall consists of four full-time nurses. We work together with doctors in a team and care for patients in their homes in collaboration with home care nurses. The unit is located at Sundsvall Hospital, with an office at Ånge Health Centre. The role involves working independently, being flexible, and collaborating both within and outside the team, as well as with the patient's relatives. We offer a free and responsible job with pleasant colleagues and opportunities for development.

We are looking for a Specialist Nurse. The position is a permanent full-time employment with start date according to agreement. Location: Sundsvall.

Responsibilities

In addition to standard nursing duties, specific tasks within palliative care include, for example:

• Responsible for follow-up of activities/goals in the SIP (Coordinated Individual Plan).
• Responsible for ensuring that relatives receive adequate support based on needs.
• Collaborate with the patient's relatives in shaping the patient's care.
• Provide support to colleagues.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a licensed nurse with specialist education.
• Has work experience as a nurse.
• Has good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Has good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.
• Has a valid B-class driver's license.

It is meritorious if you:

• Are educated as a District Nurse.
• Have work experience as a nurse working in palliative home care.
• Are educated as a Specialist Nurse in Palliative Care.

To succeed in the role, we believe you have these personal qualities:

• Personal maturity.
• Teamwork skills.
• Empathy.
• Structured approach.

About Region Västernorrland

With approximately 7,000 employees and over 200 professions, we at Region Västernorrland are responsible for several of the operations that are most important for the inhabitants' ability to participate in society. Here, your knowledge and commitment make a difference in everything from healthcare to culture, environment, and sustainability. Become part of a team where everyone is needed. Together for a growing Västernorrland.

The Region has worked for many years to create conditions that contribute to healthy and well-being employees. Your well-being and job satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5,000 SEK per year in fitness allowance. We apply individual salary setting according to the current collective agreement. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it is like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working at Region Västernorrland (https://www.rvn.se).

Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are classified for security, and security clearance may therefore be required. We have made our choice of recruitment agency and therefore decline contact with advertising salespeople or other sellers of recruitment services.

This position requires you to have a valid license for the current profession. Your professional license will be checked against the National Board of Health and Welfare's register of licensed healthcare personnel (HOSP) before any job offer is made. Read more here: The Register of Licensed Healthcare Personnel (HOSP) - National Board of Health and Welfare (https://www.socialstyrelsen.se).

Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis. We look forward to receiving your application!