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In Sweden, it is estimated that 10% of the population has some form of kidney disease; it is one of the major public health issues. The Nephrology Clinic is one of the largest nephrology clinics in Sweden. We offer comprehensive, high-quality specialist nephrological care and established research under one roof. We have a very good reputation and a business we are proud of. Now, as an experienced nurse, you have the opportunity to become part of the specialized nephrological inpatient care. On our ward, we care for patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases. The average length of stay is 4–5 days.

Nephrology is an exciting specialty that offers both depth and breadth. Here, you will find everything from technology-intensive dialysis units to highly specialized treatment for chronic kidney disease. Therefore, you can develop your career here for a long time. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why our employees often choose to stay at our clinic.

You will collaborate with experienced, highly competent colleagues and present, attentive managers. The cooperation between different professions is very good. Through good routines, structure, and clarity, you can feel secure and proud in your work. We encourage engagement and participation, both from you as an employee and from our patients.

We also offer:

• Individual introduction program during 4–5 weeks
• A personally adapted induction based on your previous experience and needs
• A place in a team that ensures everyone feels good at work and succeeds in their tasks, where you receive continuous support from our experienced nurses
• Induction in a specific knowledge area where you gain competence to perform peritoneal dialysis
• Competence development in nephrology where our own competence ladder shows both opportunities and prerequisites
• Clinic-wide development days and training days for the ward
• Supervisor training (7.5 higher education credits) and/or nephrology training (15 ECTS)
• Opportunity for on-call duties on wards focusing on diabetes/endocrinology, gastro/intestinal, and pulmonology
• Opportunity to receive staff housing for a certain period.
• Wellness allowance of 5,000 SEK

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Job Description

You are responsible for nursing care in a care team together with an assistant nurse, a resident doctor, and a senior consultant.

You work with advanced medical technology, pre- and post-operative care during access surgery and biopsies, investigation of acute and chronic renal failure, as well as end-of-life care.

Anemia treatment, infection treatment, metabolic disturbances, electrolyte imbalances, hypertension, and management of uremic symptoms are common. Our patients often have comorbidities, the care is complex, and the contact with healthcare often becomes lifelong.

Meet one of our fantastic employees at the Nephrology Clinic via the video below:

Work in Nephrology, Danderyd Hospital – meet José

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed nurse with eligibility to work within Swedish healthcare.
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.

Merits:

• Experience in emergency care
• Experience in nephrology.

We are looking for you who:

• Are attentive and accommodating in your interactions. You have interest, willingness, and ability to help others and strive to deliver solutions.
• Adapt easily to changed circumstances and can quickly change perspective and approach, seeing opportunities in changes.
• Value care quality and patient safety
• Take responsibility and structure your tasks
• Appreciate a workplace where we communicate, collaborate, and have fun together

Application

We review incoming applications as they come in, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

To make your application complete, it should include:

• CV
• Other attachments (attachments attached if applicable)
• Cover letter (optional)
• Professional license

We warmly welcome your application!

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