About this role
Skaraborg Hospital (SkaS) operates in several locations in Skaraborg, including Falköping, Lidköping, Mariestad, and Skövde. We provide specialized healthcare across approximately thirty specialties and work together for the health of our patients throughout their lives, offering cohesive and secure care. Every day, our staff makes efforts that impact the lives of others. We care about those who make a difference for others, and together we create the workplace of the future.
**Description**
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a specialized department for critically ill patients who require constant monitoring, advanced treatment, and nursing care.
The department is equipped with advanced medical technology for the care of various life-threatening conditions. We care for both children and adults from all clinics within the hospital. The unit also includes care spaces for post-operative monitoring for both inpatients and patients who go home the same day. ICU-Postop operates around the clock, which means working shifts during the day, evening, and night.
In 2023, the ICU post-operative unit has moved into new premises designed to meet the future needs of intensive and post-operative care for our citizens!
**Responsibilities**
As an ICU nurse, you will work at the pinnacle of your expertise in specialized intensive care as well as in pre- and post-operative care. You will work in a team alongside nursing assistants and doctors.
**Qualifications**
We are looking for a specialist nurse with ICU competence. You possess strong collaboration skills and are open to development, both personally and for the organization. You are experienced in teamwork. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
Are you seeking an exciting job as a specialist nurse in intensive care? Join us!
**Additional Information**
Recruitment will take place continuously during the application period, so do not delay in submitting your application!
About Västra Götaland Region
Västra Götaland Region exists for the people of Västra Götaland. We ensure that there is good healthcare for everyone. We work towards sustainable development and growth, a good environment, improved public health, a rich cultural life, and good communication throughout Västra Götaland.
Västra Götaland Region actively works to digitize more work processes. To be part of this digital transformation, you should possess basic skills and be able to use digital tools and services. You should be able to search for information, communicate, interact digitally, have risk awareness, and be motivated to participate in the development to learn new things.
All permanent employees are assigned to emergency positions.
If you want to learn more about Västra Götaland Region, you can visit our introduction for new employees at the link https://www.vgregion.se/introduktion. You can also read more in the presentation at https://mellanarkiv-offentlig.vgregion.se/alfresco/s/archive/stream/public/v1/source/available/sofia/rs4011-467070786-672/surrogate.
**Application**
Västra Götaland Region prefers that you submit your application through the recruitment system. If you have questions about the advertised position or for specific and particular reasons cannot register your information in a public system - please contact the contact person for the respective advertisement.
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