Dental Nurse for Orofacial Medicine and Cariology, Region Västerbotten

Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equal welfare and for ensuring that research and innovation yield results.

Folktandvården Västerbotten offers general dental care and specialist dental care within all specialties. We participate in the clinical education of dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians, and we also operate a dental technology business. We offer modern and well-equipped clinics and are at the forefront of research and development through our close collaboration with the Department of Odontology at Umeå University.

The specialist dental care is primarily located at Norrlands Akademiska Tandvård, adjacent to Norrlands University Hospital in Umeå. We also have competence centres under construction in Skellefteå and Lycksele. We provide specialist dental care and specialist training for dentists, and we have close collaboration with the Department of Odontology at Umeå University in basic and continuing education, as well as research and development.

Orofacial Medicine is a referral center for patients who require dental treatment as part of medical treatment, covering both patients from Region Västerbotten and other regions in Norrland. Orofacial medicine includes prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of complex oral conditions related to systemic diseases and/or disabilities. For patients requiring special care, we have the possibility of sedation and even dental treatment under anesthesia.

Cariology receives referred patients from general and specialist clinics within Folktandvården as well as from private healthcare providers. Specialist-level cariology treatment includes cause investigation, risk assessment, diagnosis, disease treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with uncontrolled caries disease. Conditions such as erosive tooth wear, enamel hypoplasia, and dry mouth are also part of the cariology treatment panorama.

We are now looking for a dental nurse for the Orofacial Medicine and Cariology department, primarily placed within Orofacial Medicine.

1 position.

Job Description

As a dental nurse with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that makes people feel safe. We are looking for a dental nurse with a particular interest in medical dental care who wants to be heavily involved in the daily care of our patients.

You will work with patients who have complex medical needs, functional impairments, or dental anxiety. The role involves assisting with investigations and treatments (including nitrous oxide and anesthesia), collaborating with healthcare services, and caring for infection-sensitive patients. The position also includes administrative tasks related to the team's patients. Work in sterilization and reception may also occur.

We use computerized booking and communication solutions via 1177 and Tele-Q. We work in the journal system T 4. As a dental nurse with us, you contribute structure and security for both patients and the team.

On the department, we all help each other; our goal is to make our patients healthy and advance subject development. Together with us, you will become a significant team player in a work group that, together with management, values a positive and good work environment!

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have a dental nurse degree. As a person, you are flexible, have an easy time collaborating with others, and you have a strong commitment and interest in quality-oriented dental care for adults. You consider care and service to be a natural part of the work.

You are proactive and thrive both in assisting and working independently. You are administratively minded, master the Swedish language, and express yourself well in speech and writing.

Experience is meritorious but not a requirement. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Selection and interviews take place continuously.

If you want more information about what it is like to work with us, you are welcome to contact us below.

We look forward to your application!

Employment Terms

• Employment Type: Fixed-term employment.
• Duration: 6 months or longer, start date: 2026-08-03 Or by agreement, end date: 2027-07-31.
• Working Hours: Daytime.

Read more about our benefits for you who work with us on the website: https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner (https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner)

We strive for an even gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, so we welcome applicants with different backgrounds.

In connection with the recruitment process, we have taken a stand on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore expressly decline contact with media sellers, recruitment sites, and similar.

If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents via post.