Nurse for Esophagus and Stomach

Are you passionate about surgical care? Do you put the patient first? Do you enjoy driving development work? Then you might be the nurse we are looking for! You will be offered: - A position in newly built facilities specifically designed to meet our needs. - The opportunity to engage in development work and actively contribute to patient-centered care. - Further development through internal training and opportunities for additional education, such as advanced competencies in esophageal and gastric surgery as well as oncology, our specially tailored 7.5 ECTS course in gastroenterology and oncology, and a 7.5 ECTS mentorship training. - A generous agreement with paid study days for those who wish to further their education and advance academically, primarily within surgical or oncological care. - Career paths for you along with a personal development plan - within this theme, we work systematically and actively with the Stockholm region's competency ladder for nurses. Of course, you will also benefit from the general perks that Karolinska University Hospital offers. About the position Here in the esophagus-stomach department, we provide highly specialized care with the patient at the center. We receive 12 patients from across the country with malignant or benign diseases of the esophagus or stomach. Common procedures include gastric resection, esophagectomy, and ESD. We work evidence-based with enhanced recovery programs to help patients return to their functional level after life-altering surgery. We also care for patients with advanced cancer who need symptom relief or diagnostic examinations. We are looking for someone who is passionate about surgical care and preferably holds a specialist nursing degree in surgery or oncology. Here, patient-centered care is our focus, and we operate based on the framework of Fundamentals of Care. Our operations are built on teamwork, where nurses, nursing assistants, doctors, dietitians, paramedics, pharmacists, and our clinical nursing leaders collaborate closely for the best possible care. We offer continuous professional development with weekly lectures, opportunities for development projects, and relevant training. We work in newly built, modern facilities and have a close collaboration with the surgical intermediate care unit, with opportunities for rotation or further development there. Do you want to become part of our dedicated team and contribute to cutting-edge care? We are looking for someone who: - Is confident and stable in their professional role and can prioritize when circumstances change. - Enjoys working in a team with colleagues in various roles and professions and can create a good team spirit. - Is solution-oriented and willing to bring new ideas and approaches to improve care and work methods. - Wants to work in an environment where we lift each other and share our expertise. - Has the ability to see the bigger picture and acts with the best interests of the entire organization in mind when making decisions. - Wants to work in a patient-centered manner and has a genuine interest in developing care together with the team. Qualifications Requirements: - Licensed nurse Meritorious: - Experience in surgical or oncological care - Specialist nursing degree in surgical or oncological care. About the recruitment process Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period. When applying, you need to attach your CV. Instead of a personal letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly explain why you are suitable for the role. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete. Warm welcome to submit your application – Together we are Karolinska! Before filling a position that involves the care of children and adolescents, the candidate offered the position will be checked against the suspicion and criminal records. https://www.karolinska.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekrytering-pa-karolinska/ As an employee at Karolinska University Hospital, you may be placed in a war position. https://www.karolinska.se/jobba-hos-oss/var-arbetsplats/totalforsvarsplikt-allman-tjansteplikt-och-krigsplaceringar-pa-karolinska-universitetssjukhuset/ If you are or have previously been employed by 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 be applied. About Karolinska University Hospital At Karolinska University Hospital, we are proud to be one of the world's leading university hospitals. In addition to our special responsibility for highly specialized care in the Stockholm region, our main mission is to educate the healthcare professionals of the future in collaboration with Karolinska Institute and to conduct world-leading research while continuing our work to develop care for the benefit of patients. We operate in a variety of fields and professions. Our vision - We will cure and alleviate tomorrow what no one can cure and alleviate today. Feel free to read more about us at https://www.karolinska.se/ and follow us on social media! Theme Cancer Theme Cancer is one of the largest areas within the hospital. We investigate, treat