Unit Manager in Shared Leadership for the Ambulance Service, Sundsvall

We are a force that connects, holds together, and develops the county. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something greater. The Ambulance Service is one of 17 operations within the county's healthcare area for Somatics/Primary Care Area South, responsible for care within its specialty throughout the county and ensuring that patients have access to the county's collective specialist competence on equal terms. This is part of increasing access to care and its quality. The ambulance service has a county-wide mission and consists of five ambulance stations and three satellite stations operated by Region Västernorrland, as well as three privately operated ambulance stations. Currently, nurses, specialist nurses, and nursing assistants work in the service. The operation currently runs ambulances and patient transport vehicles. The service has approximately 200 employees, including six unit managers. The county ambulance service handles about 36,000 alarms per year. Its responsibilities include pre-hospital care, which involves assessment and treatment of acutely ill and injured patients of all ages and with all types of conditions and injuries before hospital care. Through the national and regional organization for knowledge management, the ambulance service actively participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, processes, and working methods. The service has important interfaces and collaborations in its daily work with SOS Alarm, emergency departments, care wards, primary care, psychiatric care, state and municipal rescue services, social services, municipal care and nursing, and the police. The ambulance service in Sundsvall has around 60 nurses and specialist nurses of varying ages and genders. We handle approximately 14,000 alarms per year. We are now seeking a unit manager for the Ambulance Service in Sundsvall for a shared leadership role. The position is a permanent employment in the core profession with a time-limited managerial appointment. The scope is full-time with a start date of March 1, 2026, or as agreed. Managers in Region Västernorrland represent the employer and exercise leadership in accordance with the Region's leadership policy. You possess good self-awareness and are characterized by honesty, openness, a sense of responsibility, and personal courage. **Unit Manager in Shared Leadership for the Ambulance Service, Sundsvall** **Responsibilities** In the role of unit manager, you, together with your managerial colleague, will have overall leadership and accountability for the unit regarding personnel, finances, medical quality, work environment, and development. You will be part of the management group of the operation and report directly to the county operations manager. You will lead, coordinate, plan, and follow up on the unit's work based on quality, finances, and personnel. You are a present manager with an important role as a culture creator and role model for all employees in the unit. The work is conducted according to jointly established goals, priorities, and values for the operation. Patient safety, care quality, and the work environment for employees are central parts of your assignment. You will also be responsible for improvement and development work within the unit. You will collaborate with other operations within the region, other community actors, and with union representatives. On-call duty occurs every sixth week and is included in the position (Ambulance Manager on Call). **Additional Information** **Qualifications** We are looking for someone who: - Has an appropriate academic degree in healthcare or another higher education qualification that we collectively assess as equivalent. - Has experience in change management. - Has substantial experience working in healthcare. - Has good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written. - Holds a valid B driver's license. To succeed in this role, we believe you possess the following personal qualities: - Flexible - Loyal - Clear - Holistic perspective 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 crucial for residents' 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 been working for many years to create conditions that contribute to healthy and well 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 grants. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it is like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working in Region Västernorrland (rvn.se). Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are classified as security-sensitive, and a security clearance may therefore be required. We have made our selection for recruitment and therefore kindly ask for no contact from advertising sellers or other sellers of recruitment services. This position