Vacant job

The psychiatric department at Gällivare Hospital is an exciting unit that strives to provide meaningful 24-hour care.

The operations contribute to our round-the-clock service by requiring the position to include at least two weekend shifts per month.

We are looking for

We are looking for you who are trained as a nurse or assistant nurse, or have equivalent experience as assessed by the employer. It is an advantage if you have language skills in addition to Swedish, preferably in Arabic, Sami, or Finnish.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities. As a person, you are communicative and have a good ability to express yourself clearly and create a sense of security in interactions with others. You have a strong empathetic ability and can put yourself in others' situations with respect and sensitivity. Furthermore, you have good teamwork skills and actively contribute to a good team spirit where you work together towards common goals. The work can sometimes be challenging, which requires you to be resilient and able to maintain focus and engagement over time.

What you will work with

As a nurse/assistant nurse on Gällivare's psychiatric department, you will be part of a care team consisting of nurses, assistant nurses, and doctors. We work with nursing care to promote recovery and rehabilitation.

What we offer you

• Contractual salary
• Development and career opportunities where you get to help shape the future of health and care
• Health-promoting workplaces with access to wellness activities and wellness allowances
• Link to our benefits: https://www.norrbotten.se/sv/jobba-hos-oss/anstallningsvillkor-och-utveckling/ (https://www.norrbotten.se/sv/jobba-hos-oss/anstallningsvillkor-och-utveckling/)

Information about the position

We offer a permanent full-time position starting September 1, 2026. The position is primarily during daytime hours, Monday to Friday. Two weekend shifts per month on our inpatient department are included.

Selection and interviews take place continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

The position is within psychiatry: Due to the nature of the operations and safety requirements, applicants must be prepared to provide a certificate from the Swedish Police Authority (extract from the criminal record).

Increased compensation for work during inconvenient hours. A initiative by Region Norrbotten for employees in round-the-clock operations, which makes us unique among regions in Sweden.

Region Norrbotten applies individual salary setting according to collective agreements.

We strive to have employees with knowledge of Sweden's national minority languages and therefore value your skills in Sami, Meänkieli, Finnish, Romani Chib, and Yiddish. We actively work for an equal gender distribution and see diversity as a strength. We welcome employees with different backgrounds and work to ensure our workplace is accessible to everyone.

Apply today!