About this role
Are you attracted to working in a highly specialized environment where each day presents new challenges? Do you want to be part of the most comprehensive laboratory for physiological examinations of the gastrointestinal tract in the Nordic region? Then this is your opportunity – apply for the position of nurse with us at the Gastrointestinal Center!
You will be offered:
- An engaging combined position in outpatient care within the Gastrointestinal Center, where you will work closely with patients as well as independently.
- Extensive knowledge and personal contact with our patients, as you will be able to follow them throughout the entire care chain.
- Opportunities for training and participation in conferences each year.
- Daytime work from Monday to Friday, along with 2 shifts per month in inpatient care.
Of course, you will also benefit from the general perks offered by Karolinska University Hospital.
About the position
At the Gastrointestinal Center, you will work partly in the Gastro Lab and in the outpatient clinic for motility disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. The Gastro Lab is the most comprehensive laboratory for physiological examination of the gastrointestinal tract in the Nordic region.
We conduct motor function tests of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine, including drinking tests, electrogastrography, and ambulatory small bowel manometry. The Gastro Lab is equipped for radiographic examination, which is used, among other things, for the placement and replacement of tubes in various parts of the gastrointestinal tract for the administration of nutrition or medication.
In the outpatient clinic, we have nurse consultations, physician consultations, team visits, as well as telephone advice and bookings. Additionally, we have day care where we administer infusions and injections to our recurring patients. There is also the possibility to work remotely occasionally by agreement with the nursing manager.
We are looking for someone who:
- Easily adapts to changing circumstances, can quickly alter perspectives and approaches, and sees opportunities in changes.
- Sees the bigger picture and takes into account the broader perspective. You understand your role but prioritize the overall benefit of the organization in your actions and decisions.
- Works well with others and relates to them in a responsive and smooth manner. You listen, communicate, and resolve conflicts constructively.
- Takes responsibility for your tasks, structures your approach independently, and drives processes forward.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Licensed nurse
- At least two years of experience as a nurse
- Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written
Meritorious:
- Previous experience working with gastroenterology
- Knowledge in Endoscopy
- Experience with TeleQ
About the recruitment process
A six-month probationary period may apply.
Selection and interviews may occur continuously during the application period.
In connection with your application, 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.
We warmly welcome your application – Together we are Karolinska!
Before appointing 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 assigned to war service. 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 previous manager if you become a candidate for employment.
For permanent positions, a probationary period may apply.
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.
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Theme Inflammation & Aging
The Theme Inflammation and Aging encompasses internal medicine specialties such as endocrinology and metabolism, nephrology, gastroenterology, and pulmonology, as well as geriatrics, rheumatology, dermatology, and venereology.
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