Nurse for Orthopedic Care Unit

Would you like to work in a close-knit team that supports and cares for one another? We have a strong sense of community and enjoy working together. Join us at the Orthopedic Clinic's acute department and welcome to a fun, educational, and varied workplace with a fantastic team at the forefront of orthopedic care. **Job Responsibilities** In the department, we care for both acutely orthopedic patients and those undergoing elective surgeries. We manage acute patients with a variety of diagnoses, primarily fractures of the musculoskeletal system, and often care for multi-ill patients of different ages. Elective patients are primarily operated on for hip and knee prostheses or spinal surgeries. Patients come from home and are usually discharged 1 to 2 days post-surgery, which requires a structured approach to care with short hospital stays. As a nurse with us, you will handle many technical care tasks, providing you with a solid foundation and broad experience. Much of your work with orthopedic patients focuses on pain relief, wound care, antibiotic treatment, rehabilitation, and pre- and post-operative care. We have a scheduled rotation between different teams that follows a structured approach, providing both variation and breadth in the work. As a nurse here, you will lead the care team and be responsible for ensuring that patients receive care based on their specific needs. You are an important contact for relatives and loved ones. The department has several support functions to assist you in your daily work, manage challenges, and ensure good patient safety and high care competence. We actively work to strengthen orthopedic nursing and create an attractive workplace where you have the opportunity to develop. In the department, we have some form of internal training almost every week, and we offer regular continuing education and encourage new ideas so you can deepen your knowledge in various areas and contribute to your own and the organization's development. **About the Workplace** The Orthopedic Clinic in Västmanland is responsible for orthopedic care throughout the county. All emergency care and major planned surgeries take place at Västmanlands Hospital in Västerås, while planned day surgeries are usually conducted at Västmanlands Hospital in Köping. At Västmanlands Hospital in Västerås, we have a reception, a rehabilitation unit, and a care department. In Sala, there is a unit for planned orthopedics. For us, interdisciplinary collaboration is important, and we strive to involve our patients in their care. We are a dedicated team delivering highly specialized orthopedic care according to future healthcare standards and working to make our workplace a model within public healthcare. Even though we are many employees, we feel seen and appreciated. We offer you the opportunity to develop in your role while providing a warm and supportive work environment. Since we have an educational program, we are accustomed to introducing new staff and always welcome new colleagues with open arms. For us, it is important that you feel good and thrive at work; therefore, we offer you: - A tailored orientation program to help you feel secure in your professional role - Opportunities for professional development through internal training, for example - A workplace that accommodates different stages of life, with flexible working hours within certain frameworks - Free access to our fully equipped gym - Wellness allowance of 3000 SEK/year You can find more about your benefits here: https://regionvastmanland.se/jobba-med-oss/dina-formaner/ **Curious?** Feel free to contact us if you would like to schedule an informal conversation or if you want to shadow us to gain insight into our work and see the facilities. **Qualifications** We are looking for a licensed nurse with good knowledge of Swedish. It is an advantage if you have solid medical and medical technical knowledge as well as experience in orthopedics. Furthermore, experience in mentoring and familiarity with the Cosmic journal system is meritorious. As a person, you are cheerful and positive and enjoy giving of yourself. You are confident in your role and possess self-awareness. You take responsibility for your tasks by planning, organizing, and prioritizing effectively. In your interactions, you are attentive and accommodating. You work well with others, relating to them in a responsive and smooth manner. Additionally, you easily adapt to new circumstances and often bring ideas and suggestions in work-related matters. You dare to take initiative and achieve results. You also have the ability to remain calm in pressured situations. **Employment Conditions** Permanent position, full-time, day, evening, and every other weekend. Start date to be agreed upon. **Application** Welcome with your application by December 4, 2025. - When applying, please only attach your CV and relevant certificates. - You will also need to answer a number of questions that are part of our selection assessment. - We do not use cover letters in our recruitment process. Read more about the region's recruitment process and how to create a good CV here: Applying for a job in Region Västmanland. Interviews may be conducted on