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Are you a nurse and curious about the Swedish Armed Forces, and do you want to contribute to a stronger Defence? Then this position might be for you!

We offer a pleasant work environment with a fantastic team and excellent benefits such as paid exercise time and opportunities for competence development through both internal and external training.

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

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

At Försvarshälsan, we work together in teams consisting of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, health educators, occupational health and safety engineers, and medical secretaries. Försvarshälsan at the Life Guards is located in three different geographical locations: in Kungsängen northwest of Stockholm, in central Stockholm, and at the Military High School Karlberg in Solna.

Main Responsibilities

The tasks are varied both from a medical perspective and from the military context in which we operate. The work consists largely of reception duties for conscripts undergoing their basic military training at the Life Guards, as well as examinations of employees prior to international service. As a nurse, you will sometimes accompany our conscripts into the field during various training exercises and military drills. Administration, ordering, and maintaining order at the reception are natural parts of the job.

Our mission also includes providing support, advice, and training at both individual and group levels for both conscripts and employed personnel.

As a nurse at Försvarshälsan, you are part of a cross-professional work team and will collaborate closely with doctors, psychologists, health educators, physiotherapists, occupational health and safety engineers, and medical secretaries. Teamwork permeates our approach in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Licensed nurse with relevant specialist competence
• Extensive professional experience as a nurse
• Category B driver's license

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who thrives in independent and varied work where you can make your own medical decisions. At the same time, you are a team player with good collaboration skills and contribute to an open and engaged work environment. You are proactive, take responsibility, and identify what needs to be done even during quieter periods. Personal suitability is highly valued.

Merits

• Experience with reception duties
• Experience in emergency care
• Experience administering vaccinations, preferably travel vaccines
• Experience conducting training
• Experience working within the Swedish Armed Forces
• Work experience as a nurse in occupational health services
• Experience in health promotion and medical examinations

Other Information

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

Workload: Full-time, 40 hours/week Monday-Friday daytime, with flexible working hours agreement.

Work location: Kungsängen

Position: Civilian

Start date: ASAP or as agreed. The duty is primarily based at our reception at Försvarshälsan in Kungsängen. Duty at our other receptions may occur as needed, and you are a resource for the entire unit. Evening and weekend duties may occur in connection with, for example, military exercises.

Personnel in the Swedish Armed Forces have the opportunity for physical training during work hours up to three hours/week according to agreement.

Information about the position

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

Stefan Norin, reachable via switchboard: 08-584 540 00

Information about the recruitment process

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

Trade 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

Welcome to submit your application by 2026-07-31. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. Due to the summer period, the possibility 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 Stefan Norin via the switchboard. Interviews are planned to be conducted during week 33.

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 largest units in the Swedish Armed Forces, with origins dating back to 1521. We train tomorrow's soldiers, as well as military police and personnel who will carry out 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 are 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 foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions 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 screening with register 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. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.