Vacant job

Do you want to work with cutting-edge cancer care in modern facilities at Karolinska University Hospital in Solna? We are now looking for a nurse for a six-month night shift temporary position at Oncology 9, where you will become part of an engaged team with high expertise and a strong focus on person-centered care.

What we offer

• to join a highly competent and cohesive staff group where we support and learn from each other
• a personalized introduction tailored to your experience and the department's needs
• close supervision by experienced specialist nurses in oncology
• the opportunity to develop your skills in advanced oncological nursing within daily clinical practice.

Of course, you will also enjoy all the general benefits that Karolinska University Hospital offers!

About the position

Oncology 9 (formerly Pelvic Oncology) at Karolinska University Hospital in Solna is a highly specialized ward focusing on gynecological, urological, and colorectal cancer. Here, we care for patients with complex needs, including during chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

We are the national referral center for trophoblastic tumors and receive patients from all over Sweden, giving us a unique breadth and specialization in our field. Our ward has 28 fully occupied beds, and the work is organized into six care teams during day shifts and six during evening shifts.

Our teams consist of nurses and nursing assistants working closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals. We have a strong focus on holistic care, where psychosocial support is an integral part of daily work.

Here you will receive close support from the ward's experienced specialist nurses in oncology. They provide supervision and training in advanced nursing procedures directly in clinical practice, creating excellent opportunities for development and specialized competence.

The position is a six-month temporary contract with night shift duties.

Who we are looking for

• are interested and curious about what tomorrow's cancer care has to offer
• value conversation and time for “the little extra” as key principles
• are collaborative, have strong teamwork skills, and feel confident making independent decisions
• are steady, resilient, and self-aware. You see relationships in their proper perspective, distinguish between personal and professional matters, and adapt your approach to the situation
• adapt easily to changing circumstances, quickly shift perspectives and attitudes, and see opportunities in change
• can empathize with others' perspectives or situations without taking on their emotions

Qualifications

Requirements:

• licensed nurse (RN)
• experience from inpatient care
• experience with night shift work

Merits:

• specialist education in oncology

About the recruitment process

If you want to get to know us better and are curious about the department, please feel free to contact us. After the interview, we offer the opportunity to observe on the ward. Selection and interviews are conducted continuously.

Along with your application, you need to attach a CV. Instead of a cover letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly explain why you are a good fit for the role. Answering these questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

We warmly welcome your application – together we are Karolinska!

Best regards, Martina Ekspong and Gustav Forss, Nursing Managers at Oncology 9.

In connection with appointments involving care of children and adolescents, candidates offered the position will be checked against the register of suspicions and convictions. You can read more about the recruitment process and checks at Karolinska here.

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If you are or have previously been employed in Region Stockholm, we will take internal references from your current or former manager if you become a candidate for employment.

For permanent positions, a probationary period may apply.

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