About this role
Do you want to contribute and do something meaningful? While also developing yourself and making many connections? Then our summer positions are something for you.
With the patient in focus, we provide effective care with knowledge, quality, and compassion. With your help, both we and the patients will improve – Welcome to Region Värmland!
Your workplace
We are looking for individuals who want to work at one of our hospitals in Karlstad, Arvika, and Torsby, or within psychiatry or primary care – https://www.regionvarmland.se/regionvarmland/om-regionen/om-region-varmland/organisation/halso--och-sjukvard
When you submit your application, you will have the opportunity to choose where you are primarily interested in working. You will also need to indicate which term you have completed in the nursing program.
Your responsibilities
The nurse leads and is responsible for the daily care of the patient. You will participate in and perform care based on the patient's needs. Your tasks will be delegated to you by a nurse based on your actual competence through individual assessment. We offer you a stimulating job where your contribution is important to the team and the patient. To ensure you feel secure in your role as a summer employee with us, you will receive on-site orientation.
For nursing students, there are different roles and opportunities depending on which term you have completed.
If you have completed term 3
You will have the opportunity to work as a nursing assistant closely in a team and, together with colleagues, be responsible for the care of our patients. The work primarily involves care but also includes monitoring, sampling, and documentation.
If you have completed term 5
You may have the opportunity to work as a healthcare assistant. We offer you a unique chance to gain deeper insight into our operations. Through the role of healthcare assistant, you will experience parts of your future professional role and be a support and resource for our nurses in patient-related work. This will provide you with experiences that increase your confidence in your upcoming professional role.
A summer position with us gives you valuable experiences for your future career and the opportunity to make a difference!
Your skills and competencies
We are looking for candidates who have completed at least term 3 of the nursing program by spring 2026. For the healthcare assistant position, we seek those who have completed term 5. You are curious, driven, and want to gain experience in the nursing profession before becoming fully independent. Previous experience in healthcare is a plus.
As a person, you are calm, stable, and adaptable to the various circumstances that often arise in healthcare. You will work in a team, so it is important that you can collaborate easily and are responsive to colleagues and patients. It is also important for you to treat everyone with respect and empathy. We place great emphasis on qualities such as good teamwork skills and personal suitability.
In your application, we ask that you attach your diploma and/or certificates for completed courses.
Selection and hiring will take place continuously, so please submit your application today!
About Region Värmland
We exist to ensure that everyone living here feels good and that our region is attractive and competitive. We make a difference in healthcare, dental care, public transport, regional development, and culture and education. We meet people during life's greatest moments and in all those everyday moments in between. Our vision is world-class quality of life. Read more about what it’s like to work with us at https://regionvarmland.se/regionvarmland/jobb-utbildning--forskning/jobba-med-oss/vara-formaner, and follow us on social media.
Do you also want to work for everyone in Värmland? We welcome your application.
Other
In connection with potential employment, we may ask you as an applicant to provide an extract from the police criminal record. Before employment in psychiatric care, care of individuals with disabilities, or care of children or adolescents, the employer conducts a check in the police's suspicion and criminal record. A finding in this register may affect your employment opportunities.
If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the HR Competence Supply Unit via the Region's switchboard at 010-831 50 00. You will receive assistance in submitting your application without it being processed in Varbi. Please only include information that is relevant to the specific position.
In preparation for the recruitment process, Region Värmland has made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. Therefore, we kindly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.