Vacant job

We offer a pleasant work environment with fantastic teams and great benefits, such as paid training time.

For us, the team and participation are among the most important factors for developing the workplace. We therefore ensure that our employees have the opportunity and desire to contribute their various competencies so that results and the work environment become as good as possible.

Defence Health (Försvarshälsan) is the Swedish Armed Forces' internal occupational health service and is located in all garrison towns across the country. We are a resource for both the employer, the employee, as well as conscripts and cadets. Our commitment focuses on health-promoting, preventive, treatment, and rehabilitative measures aimed at promoting good health and a good physical, psychological, organizational, and social work environment.

Defence Health at the Life Guards is located in three different geographical areas: in Kungsängen northwest of Stockholm, in central Stockholm, and at the Military Academy Karlberg in Solna.

The Role

Welcome to a position as a nurse in a varied and exciting environment! We are now looking for a nurse to strengthen our operations at Defence Health in Karlberg.

The duties are varied both from a medical perspective and within the military context in which we operate. The primary responsibilities involve delivering health and medical care to the cadets undergoing their officer training at the Military Academy Karlberg. The work is primarily conducted as outpatient care, but we also regularly accompany cadets into the field during various training exercises and military drills.

In addition to daily outpatient work, you will also serve as a key defence medical resource, supporting the cadets' commanders and instructors.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of doctors, psychologists, physiotherapists, and nurses. Teamwork permeates our approach in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with specialist competence as a District Nurse or other further education deemed relevant by the employer
• Relevant and documented professional experience as a nurse/District Nurse
• Category B driver's license and driving experience

Merits

• Experience in outpatient care as a District Nurse or equivalent Nurse in an Urgent Care Centre
• Experience in emergency medical care
• Experience administering vaccinations
• Work experience as a nurse within Occupational Health Services
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience within the Swedish Armed Forces

Personal Attributes

You will work in an organization with varied and independent tasks where you are often expected to make your own medical decisions. The ability to take initiative and work independently, while knowing when to seek support in your assessments, is therefore a prerequisite for the role. It is central that you have good collaboration skills and the ability to organize and structure your work.

Work during military exercises can sometimes be intense; you should be able to adjust your pace and have good physical fitness as you will carry equipment over short distances in various types of terrain. You should also feel comfortable handling more acute situations, which may arise, particularly during exercises.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent. The Swedish Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period for those not already employed by the agency.

Employment level: Full-time

Work location: Stockholm

Position: Civilian

Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement

Travel, evening, and weekend duties may occur in the position.

Information about the position

Sophie Sppander, reachable via switchboard: 08-584 540 00

Emma Östberg, reachable via switchboard: 08-584 540 00

Information about the recruitment process

Melinda Gunst, reachable via switchboard: 08-584 540 00

Union Representatives

OFR/S: Örjan Jansson

OFR/O: Sven Lundgren

SACO: Per Textorius

SEKO: Lise-Lotte Larsson

All reachable via switchboard: 08-788 75 00

Application

Please submit your application by 2026-07-27. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. Due to the summer period, the ability to answer questions will be limited. During the application period, you can email your questions to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). From week 32, you are welcome to contact Acting Head of Defence Health Sophie Spaander or Nurse Emma Östberg via the switchboard. Interviews are planned to take place Thursday-Friday during week 32.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Life Guards is one of the Swedish Armed Forces' largest units, with roots dating back to 1521. We train tomorrow's soldiers, as well as military police and personnel for international missions. We guard the royal castles, we have security and ground combat units. We are also responsible for preserving and developing Swedish military music tradition. Our headquarters is in Kungsängen outside Stockholm, but we are also located in Sollentuna, central Stockholm, Uppsala, Gothenburg, and Karlskrona.

Within the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value system based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

An employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

Security clearance with background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position.

A CV and personal letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Call from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.