Vacant job

We are a force that connects, holds together, and develops the county. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something bigger.

About the Role

Are you looking for a varied and developmental job where you can make a difference for the entire population of Västernorrland? Do you want to work with issues ranging from the surveillance of infectious diseases to education, counseling, and public health work? Then the position of Infectious Disease Control Nurse might be for you.

Infectious Disease Control Västernorrland plans, organizes, and leads the regional infectious disease control work. We work to prevent and limit the spread of infectious diseases among humans, monitor the infection situation in the county, and provide advice and support to healthcare, authorities, organizations, and the general public. We also coordinate the region's work against antibiotic resistance and work strategically with vaccinations and preparedness for epidemics and pandemics. Our operations are regulated by the Infectious Diseases Act. We are now looking for another Infectious Disease Control Nurse to join our team.

As an Infectious Disease Control Nurse, you work both independently and together with infectious disease doctors, infectious disease nurses, infectious disease administrators, and pharmacists. The work offers good opportunities for professional development, further education, and taking initiative. You will have a central role in a socially important assignment with many contact points both regionally and nationally. We have nice office premises at Sundsvall Hospital, but we work regionally. Travel for meetings and further education is included in the position.

The position is a permanent full-time employment with start date according to agreement.

Responsibilities

• Follow and analyze the epidemiological situation for notifiable diseases
• Conduct investigations and carry out infection prevention work
• Handle cases, official duties, and outbreaks of infectious diseases
• Inform, educate, and advise the general public, healthcare, other authorities, and organizations
• Collaborate with healthcare, municipalities, the County Administrative Board, other regional infectious disease control units, and the Public Health Agency of Sweden

Qualifications

We are looking for you who

• Are a registered nurse
• Have experience working as a nurse
• Have good computer skills and proficiency in the Office package
• Have very good knowledge of Swedish corresponding to level C1 according to CEFR
• Have good knowledge of English in speech and writing

It is an advantage if you

• Have specialized education in a relevant area, for example as a district nurse, infectious disease nurse, or child and adolescent nurse
• Have work experience or education in infectious diseases, infectious disease control, public health, epidemiology, or infection prevention and control
• Have experience working with research or quality improvement work
• Have experience in pedagogical work and teaching

To succeed in the role, we believe you have these personal qualities

• Initiative: You take initiative, start activities, and achieve results
• Pedagogical insight: You adapt the way you convey messages to the recipient
• Collaboration skills: You work well with colleagues and other partners
• Flexibility: You adapt easily to changed circumstances

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Region Västernorrland

With approximately 7,000 employees and over 200 professions, we at Region Västernorrland are responsible for several of the operations that are most important for the inhabitants' ability to participate in society. Here, your knowledge and commitment make a difference in everything from healthcare to culture, environment, and sustainability. Become part of a team where everyone is needed. Together for a growing Västernorrland.

The region has worked for many years to create conditions that contribute to healthy and well-being employees. Your well-being and satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5,000 SEK per year in wellness benefits. We apply individual salary setting according to the current collective agreement. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it is like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working in Region Västernorrland (https://www.rvn.se). This position requires you to have a valid license for the current profession. Your professional license will be checked against the National Board of Health and Welfare's register of licensed healthcare personnel (HOSP) before any job offer. Read more here: Register of Licensed Healthcare Personnel (HOSP) - National Board of Health and Welfare (https://www.socialstyrelsen.se).

Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are classified for security, and a security clearance may therefore be conducted. We have made our choice of recruitment agency and therefore decline contact with advertising salespeople or other sellers of recruitment services.

Selection and interviews take place continuously. We warmly welcome your application!