Nurse for Infection

In Region Kronoberg, we are 6,500 individuals working for the best interests of the people of Kronoberg – every day! We are responsible for healthcare, public transport, regional development, and culture in the county. Our goal is for our employees to thrive, grow in their professional roles, and have the ability to influence their workday. The Infectious Diseases Clinic is a small clinic with short decision-making paths and significant opportunities for development in your professional role. We have a county-wide operation within infectious disease care. The clinic includes a care ward and an outpatient department, which offers services such as needle exchange and extensive consulting operations in Växjö and Ljungby. Approximately 50 employees work at the clinic. As a nurse with us in the infectious ward, you will have a varied job and become an important part of the team surrounding the patient. The team consists of experienced colleagues, and our various professional categories work closely together, creating security, strong support, and a wonderful work environment. In the ward, we have about 30 employees, and we maintain close collaboration with the outpatient department. We manage a broad patient group with high patient turnover, which means a significant patient flow. The pace can vary, but we often work at a high tempo as we care for acutely ill patients. Competence development is important to us, and through regular internal training conducted by our doctors, you will continuously develop and learn new things. We have two managers working in a shared leadership model, which means we are always available for our employees. By sharing responsibility, we ensure that at least one of us is always present to provide quick support and guidance. Our office is located close to the ward, allowing for a natural presence and proximity to daily operations. This enables us to be involved in the activities and make quick decisions when necessary. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a nurse with us, you will have a broad and developing role where you are a key person in the team surrounding the patient. The work is varied, educational, and characterized by a high tempo with significant patient flow. You will encounter patients of all ages with various types of infectious diseases, from acute to chronic conditions, allowing you to build deep expertise in a constantly evolving field. Your role includes: • Standard nursing tasks within medicine, care, and documentation • Care planning and contact with relatives • Isolation care and work with protective equipment • Rounds and collaboration with doctors and nursing assistants • A diverse patient group with varying needs, from fully dependent to independent You will be part of an engaged and curious team where collaboration, support, and knowledge sharing are integral to our daily work. We have a close partnership with the outpatient department, which is located next door, providing good access to expertise and opportunities for development. Doctors are available on-site and actively contribute to both patient care and your professional development. We offer a personalized introduction over eight weeks. You will have time to acclimate to the job at your own pace, and we ensure you have support throughout the process. The position is a rotational role with work during the day, evening, weekends, and nights. Are you a recent graduate? Then you will be part of Region Kronoberg's development program, which facilitates the transition from education to working life. We want to provide you with a good and secure start in your new profession as a nurse. We offer a wide range of employee benefits for those who choose to work within Region Kronoberg. If you work irregular hours, you will receive increased on-call compensation, and for those who alternate between day and night shifts, we also have an increased night index. This means that one hour of night work counts as 1.4 hours worked, giving you more flexibility in your schedule and more time for recovery. If you would like to learn more about our benefits, you can visit the link below: https://www.regionkronoberg.se/jobb-och-utbildning/sjukskoterska/ QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for you who are a licensed nurse, whether you are new to the profession or have several years of experience. The most important thing is that you have an interest in patients and want to provide them with the best possible care, are eager to learn more, and wish to contribute to good teamwork. To thrive with us, we hope you: • Hold a nursing license • Are flexible and able to handle a varied pace • Have good collaboration skills and appreciate working in a team • Are meticulous and understand the importance of hygiene routines Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so do not hesitate to submit your application! OTHER Questions about specific jobs will be answered by the recruiter or contact person specified in the advertisement. To submit your application, click on the application link in the advertisement. The information you provide may be disclosed in accordance with public access regulations and your data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GD