Vacant job

Psykosvård Stockholm is a newly established unit within the Stockholm County Council healthcare area. Here, we consolidate care for patients over 18 years old with psychotic illnesses into one organizational unit. We offer assessment, investigation, and treatment according to national guidelines and regional care programs. Within Psykosvård Stockholm, we conduct development work, education, and research regarding psychotic illnesses. We work in multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best possible care and treatment around the patient.

Description

We are now looking for a nurse for a fixed-term position who wants to help shape the future of psychiatric care.

The team working here consists of doctors, psychologists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, care assistants/Case Managers, medical secretaries, IPS coaches, and the unit manager. We are a modern outpatient clinic working with patients suffering from psychotic illnesses in Alviks Strand. The clinic is located in premises near Alvik Square. We investigate and offer medical, psychological, and psychosocial treatment to patients with psychotic illnesses in an environment with many dedicated colleagues, a high level of competence, a good collaborative climate, and high job satisfaction. We are constantly working to develop psychiatric care and offer, among other things, several patient education programs.

The operations are characterized by high flexibility based on patient needs. We have a well-established collaboration with the inpatient care at S:t Göran Hospital and with neighboring care providers, such as district administrations and addiction clinics, among others.

Responsibilities

If you find the prospect of helping to develop our clinic appealing, where evidence-based treatment and guidelines that facilitate work are important, we believe you would fit well as our new colleague! As a nurse at our clinic, you work independently to provide psychiatric nursing and treatment, collaborating both internally and externally. You act as the central hub, responsible for medication administration, creating care and crisis plans together with the patient, and evaluating and following up on these plans. You act as the coordinator/primary contact person to ensure your patients receive the right interventions together with your team.

In addition, we would appreciate it if you were involved in the clinic's patient education programs and groups.

Qualifications

You are a licensed nurse. Previous experience within psychiatric care or specialized training in psychiatry is meritorious. You enjoy working together with colleagues to achieve the best outcome for the patient. You are independent in your work and take initiative. You have an interest in the patient group and are interested in development work.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability. A B-class driver's license is desirable as we conduct some home visits.

Conditions

Fixed-term position for 10 months (August 2026 – June 2027), full-time 40 hours/week.

We offer:

• Competence development
• Wellness hour and wellness allowance of 5,000 SEK/year
• Flexible working hours and free outpatient healthcare
• Spacious premises and your own room
• Working hours Monday–Friday
• Team supervision
• Remote work where the job allows
• Last but not least, a fantastic workplace and dedicated colleagues.

We warmly welcome your application!

The position will be filled provided it does not need to be reserved for internal transfer, according to current regulations.

For patient-facing work within the Stockholm County Council healthcare area:

• A background check is conducted before the decision on employment according to SLSO's overarching guidelines for background checks upon employment.
• Employees who will have patient contact must undergo a pre-employment health examination, according to current directives, which is conducted through the occupational health service before employment.
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language corresponding to level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required, in addition to a Swedish professional license. The same requirement applies to non-licensed staff with patient contact.

Stockholm County Council (SLSO) is one of Sweden's largest healthcare providers with 11,600 employees. We offer healthcare under the aegis of Region Stockholm within psychiatry, primary care, geriatrics, ASIH, near-acute care, somatic specialist care, habilitation and health, and assistive devices. In collaboration with Karolinska Institutet, we conduct research, education, and development. Read more about SLSO here.

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