About this role
Surgical Department in Gävle consists of three care units, a surgical outpatient clinic, and an endoscopy clinic. Specialists here work in urology, vascular, plastic, upper and lower gastrointestinal, breast, and endocrine surgery. Surgical Ward 112K has 18 patient beds and we care for a broad spectrum of patients in ear, nose, throat, vascular surgery, and upper gastro. We have close collaboration with other units within the surgical department. Here, you will gain a solid foundation in nursing and opportunities to develop within surgical specialties, such as becoming a specialist nurse.
DUTIES
As a nurse with us, you are offered an engaging and continuously developing work in one of healthcare's most exciting areas, working with acute and planned patients. You will lead your care team and coordinate medical and care-related issues in a team with doctors, other nurses, nursing assistants, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists. You will have support from the unit's specialist nurse and care coordinator. The care team is responsible for six patients, and beyond daily team work, you are expected to contribute to the unit's development work and our shared work environment.
As a nurse with us, you will among other things work with:
• Blood sampling
• Management of various drains
• Advanced wound care
• Negative pressure wound therapy/VAC treatment
• Tracheostomy/provox care
We offer you:
• Individually adapted introduction with possibility of extended onboarding
• An independent and varied work with development opportunities
• Opportunity to share your knowledge by mentoring students
QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking new or experienced professionals with an interest in surgical care. To thrive here, you need to be flexible and able to handle a varied workday. You work systematically and can prioritize without compromising patient safety and quality. As a person, you are responsible, collaboration-oriented, and have a professional approach towards patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders. You value dialogue and teamwork and see it as an integral part of your professional role. We are proactive and continuously develop our operations. Great importance is placed on personal suitability.
In the nurse role, you must:
• Be a licensed nurse
Experience in surgical and emergency care is meritorious. Relevant specialist education is also advantageous.
Selection and interviews will be conducted continuously.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
With 7,500 employees, we are the county's largest employer. This gives us strength to drive development forward for a vital Gävleborg. Our mission is exciting and complex. Regardless of your role, you help county residents and make a difference in society. We are at the forefront of social development and focus on enabling you as an employee to grow and develop.