Vacant job

Do you want to work on a highly specialized acute care ward with a focus on quality and patient safety? We are looking for a nurse to join our dedicated team at Karolinska Comprehensive Cancer Center. Here you will develop in a world-leading environment where your skills make a real difference for patients. We welcome your application!

What we offer

• An introduction tailored to your prior knowledge and conditions, including observation periods at units we collaborate with.
• Opportunities to develop your competence in nursing and oncology in a research-intensive environment.
• Opportunities to take a general oncology course (7.5 ECTS) and further education as a specialist nurse in oncology with paid salary.
• Cytostatic driver's license.
• Visible leadership from the nursing manager and collaboration with a clinical nursing leader in daily work.

Naturally, you will also benefit from the general perks that Karolinska University Hospital offers.

About the position

We are an oncology inpatient ward and part of Karolinska Comprehensive Cancer Center, which is world-leading in cancer care and research.

At Oncology 10, we treat patients with lung cancer, breast cancer, and sarcoma. Patients are treated for acute symptoms related to the tumor disease or side effects after treatment with cytostatics, immunotherapy, or radiotherapy.

Our patients arrive via the acute flow, making every day unique and varied. This diversity gives you, as a nurse, a broad knowledge base and the opportunity to develop and lead nursing care.

We value the competence and strengths of all employees. We encourage everyone to participate in the ward's development work. You will become part of an efficient team with interprofessional collaboration and high doctor accessibility. It is important to us that you, as an employee, feel valued and can grow in your professional role. We strive to be a learning workplace for both staff and students through continuous internal training and lectures during working hours. We encourage in-depth knowledge and want to give you the opportunity to develop your skills.

The schedule includes day, evening, night, and weekend shifts according to the 24/7 agreement.

Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of our operations? You are welcome to observe and experience the work in the team up close.

We are also looking for hourly employees.

We are looking for you who

• Are a confident person with an interest in acute oncology.
• Adapt easily to changing circumstances and see opportunities in change.
• Take initiative, start activities, and achieve results.
• See the big picture and consider both the broader perspective and the best interests of the operation in your decisions.
• Have a genuine interest in nursing, especially in cancer care.
• Want to contribute to developing nursing care for our patients.

Personal suitability is of great importance.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Swedish nursing license.
• Good knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing.

Merits:

• Experience working in palliative inpatient care.
• Experience working in oncology.
• Experience working in acute care.

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period.

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 motivate 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!

Before appointing a position involving the care of children and young people, the person offered the position will be checked against the suspicion and criminal record register. You can read more about the recruitment process and the checks performed at Karolinska here.

As an employee at Karolinska University Hospital, you may be mobilized for war service. Read more about what this entails here.

If you are or have previously been employed by Region Stockholm, we will take internal references from your current or former manager if you become a candidate for employment.

For permanent positions, a probationary period may apply.

About Karolinska University Hospital

We at Karolinska University Hospital are proud to be one of the world's leading university hospitals. In addition to our special responsibility for highly specialized care in the Stockholm region, our main mission is to train future healthcare professionals and conduct world-leading research together with Karolinska Institutet, while continuing to develop care for the benefit of the patient. We work within a range of different areas and professions.

You can read more about our mission within care, research, and education here.

Our vision: We shall cure and relieve tomorrow what no one can cure and relieve today.

Please read more about us on karolinska.se and follow us on social media!

Theme Cancer

Theme Cancer is one of the largest areas within the hospital. We investigate, treat, and care for patients with some form of malignant tumor disease, as well as benign hematology and coagulation disorders.

You can read more about us here.

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