Vacant job

Do you want to become part of Region Jämtland Härjedalen – a region you look forward to and grow in? Here, you contribute to development and growth throughout the county and work to offer the best possible service, care, and support for everyone who lives in or visits the region.

We offer a work environment characterized by collaboration, participation, and engagement, where both breadth and specialized competence are valued. Here, you have the opportunity to develop in your role, whether you are new to the profession or have extensive experience.

The Orthopedic Department provides specialist care for patients with orthopedic injuries and diseases. Within the department, there is a geriatric section where we care for elderly patients with, for example, hip fractures and other orthopedic conditions that require a holistic perspective and close collaboration between different professions.

Here, nursing assistants, nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists work together to create the best conditions for patients' recovery and rehabilitation. We value a good work climate, close teamwork, and professional interaction.

The position involves working according to a schedule with day, evening, and night shifts, as well as weekend work.

• Morning shift starts: 06:45–15:15
• Afternoon shift starts: 13:15–21:45
• Night shift starts: 21:15–07:15

We strive for sustainable shift planning that creates good conditions for both the operations and our employees. Here, you will work in an operation where teamwork, patient focus, and development are at the center.

2 positions.

Job Responsibilities

As a nursing assistant here, you are an important part of the team surrounding the patient. Your tasks include, among other things:

• Care of patients before and after orthopedic surgeries.
• Postoperative monitoring.
• Mobilization and support in rehabilitation based on the patient's individual conditions.
• Help with personal hygiene, dressing/undressing, and meals.
• Dressing changes and wound care according to prescription.
• Performing checks and measurements such as blood pressure, pulse, saturation, temperature, and respiratory rate (NEWS assessments).
• Participation in risk assessments regarding, for example, falls, pressure ulcers, nutrition, and oral health.
• Sample collection.
• Documentation and reporting of observations and changes in the patient's health status.
• Support and information to patients and relatives.
• Active participation in the daily improvement and quality work on the department.
• And more.

Qualifications

• Trained as a nursing assistant.
• Responsible, flexible, and has a professional manner of interaction.
• Enjoys working in a team and contributing to a good work environment.
• Has the ability to prioritize and handle varying tasks.
• Experience in geriatric care, orthopedic care, or hospital work is meritorious.

Employment type: Permanent position.

In Region Jämtland Härjedalen, our work is permeated by our core values: we create value for those we serve, act with drive, and strive to always be perceived as reliable. Here, you have the opportunity to work in an organization where these values shape everyday life and where your work truly makes a difference.

As an employee, you have access to a wide range of benefits through our benefits portal. We care about your health and offer a wellness allowance or wellness hour. At Östersund Hospital, you can also train for free at the Zefyren gym and participate in leader-led sessions.

Selection and appointment may take place continuously during the advertising period, so we appreciate that you submit your application as soon as possible.

We have an established recruitment process and therefore kindly but firmly decline contact with advertising salespeople or other sellers of recruitment services.

Individual salary setting