Nurse for Trauma Emergency Surgery and Orthopedics

As a nurse with us, you will encounter both severely injured and acutely ill patients, while also having the opportunity to develop within advanced nursing care in a safe and competent team! You will be offered: - A clear plan for education and professional development for each employee - Career paths focused on clinical practice, leadership, or research – with multiple possible routes and development steps for you as a nurse - A working climate where we see it as our responsibility to encourage you to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Of course, you will also benefit from our general perks offered by Karolinska University Hospital. About the position Our department is a trauma, acute surgical, and orthopedic care unit whose mission is to be part of the Stockholm Region's Trauma Center. We care for severely injured and acutely ill patients. Given the highly specialized mission we have, the value of the team is even more important. We also have a small KUA with 6 care beds where we manage elective orthopedics, making the work varied. We have a diverse patient category, which means we need to be attentive and receptive to all patients' differences and their needs. The staff has significant influence in the organization, as they hold the answers since they are closest to the patients. As a nurse with us, you will work with medically advanced nursing care in the form of monitoring and medical technology. You will lead the nursing work in the team, plan for, guide, and actively care for patients. You will participate in rounds, manage medications, and assess in agreement with the patient their nursing needs. Work on the unit occurs around the clock, and the position involves day/evening/night and weekend shifts. We are looking for someone who: - Communicates easily and enjoys working in a team - Is flexible, confident in acute situations, and can quickly adapt to changing work methods and new priorities - Is willing to think outside the box, shares their knowledge, and takes action when they see needs or opportunities - Wants to be involved in developing and continuously improving the organization in the pursuit of safe and high-quality care. Qualifications Requirements: - Licensed nurse - At least two years of experience Meritorious: - Previous experience in acute or surgical care About the recruitment process 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 these questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete. We warmly welcome your application – Together we are Karolinska! Before filling a position that involves the care of children and youth, the person offered the job 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 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 in the Stockholm Region, 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 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 conduct world-leading research while continuing our work to develop care for the benefit of patients. We work across a range of areas 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 of Acute and Reparative Medicine The Theme of Acute and Reparative Medicine consists of six medical units (Acute, Trauma/acute surgery and orthopedics, Plastic surgery and craniofacial diseases, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Hearing and balance, and Transplantation). https://www.karolinska.se/vard/tema/tema-akut-och-reparativ-medicin/ Applying for a job in the Stockholm Region We strive for gender equality and equity in our workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and circumstances. We only accept applications via this system. Apply by clicking the "Apply" button. Applications sent by mail or email will not be considered. We kindly ask for no direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of additional job advertisements. Our recruitment system cannot handle anonymous applications or