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.

The Quality and Patient Safety department is part of the Area for Patient Safety, Development and Research in Health Care. The department acts as experts and advisors in matters related to quality and patient safety with the aim of contributing to safe care. The department includes several different functions, including the pharmaceutical unit, infection prevention and control, chief physicians, and patient safety coordinators. You will primarily be part of a team consisting of patient safety coordinators, chief physicians, and case handlers. We work on a county-wide basis, which involves travel within the county.

We are now looking for a Patient Safety Coordinator for Quality and Patient Safety! The position is a permanent part-time role at 50%, where you will work clinically for the remaining 50%. The start date is 2026-10-01. The workplace will be in one of the towns Örnsköldsvik, Sundsvall, or Sollefteå, to be determined in dialogue with the hiring manager.

As a Patient Safety Coordinator, you will work with various initiatives to support the operations' quality and patient safety work, including investigations in cases of suspected serious adverse events, risk analyses, and nursing issues. We have a proactive direction in our work, for example through patient safety training for the operations, identifying areas for improvement in patient safety through dialogue with the operations, and highlighting good examples. You will receive an introduction adapted to your competence and previous experience. Competence development is ensured continuously, and further studies are encouraged. You will, among other things, work with:

• Investigations in cases of suspected serious adverse events: act as methodological support in the operations' investigation work and serve as analysis leader in central investigations.
• Patient safety dialogues: proactive work reviewing the operation's current situation and need for support regarding patient safety culture and outcomes in quality and patient safety metrics.
• Patient safety training for different target groups, such as managers, operational investigators, and newly hired employees.
• Patient safety risk analyses: act as an expert for the operations and document and lead the analysis in collaboration with chief physicians in overarching risk analyses.

• Are a registered nurse
• Have several years of professional experience in the field
• Have good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Have a valid driver's license (Category B)

• Have experience in patient safety work, such as risk analyses, investigation work in cases of suspected serious adverse events using the event analysis method.

• Personal maturity
• Self-initiative
• Flexible
• Relationship-building

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 satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5,000 SEK per year in fitness benefits. 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 (rvn.se).

Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are classified for security clearance, and a security check may therefore be conducted. We have made our choice of recruitment channel and therefore decline contact with advertising sellers 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 health care personnel (HOSP) before any offer of employment is made. Read more here: The Register of Licensed Health Care Personnel (HOSP) - National Board of Health and Welfare.

Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis. We warmly welcome your application!