Nurse? Welcome to our Psychiatric Emergency Department!

Together, we are developing Sahlgrenska University Hospital for a sustainable future. We are transforming healthcare with the goal of becoming Europe's leading university hospital by 2032. Together with patients, we work towards quality, accessibility, patient safety, research, education, and innovation – within an integrated healthcare system in the Västra Götaland Region. Our vision and goals aim for the highest quality of care, always keeping the patient in focus. We offer healthcare locally and regionally, as well as highly specialized care to patients nationwide and abroad. Our employees are our strength, contributing to knowledge exchanges nationally and internationally. With digital tools and new working methods, we can simplify daily hospital life and offer modern, accessible, and highly efficient care. About Us The Psychiatric Emergency Department serves the comprehensive adult psychiatry at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. We are located at Östra Hospital. Our patient group consists of individuals over 18 years old with acute psychiatric issues requiring immediate assessment for appropriate care, either through inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient psychiatric services, or follow-up at a healthcare center. The emergency department's mandate also includes the Consultation Physician Function, Self-Protection Unit, and Psychiatry Ambulance. The work group consists of 46 employees. Job Responsibilities All nurses here have a central role with significant responsibility. This position also involves being a team leader for both nurses and care assistants. You will collaborate closely with primary and on-call physicians. Your workday offers numerous contact points – you'll have ongoing dialogue with ambulance personnel, other emergency departments, social services, police, NTE, and receiving ward departments. The role also includes some telephone consultation for 1177. A crucial part of your responsibility is to assess, prioritize, and re-prioritize patients before medical evaluation – always focusing on creating a smooth and safe patient flow. The work is varied, and the pace can change quickly – requiring flexibility, strong collaboration skills, and confidence in delegating and making quick decisions. You will help build a positive work environment, with collaboration and teamwork in focus. Mentoring students, actively participating in improvement work, and eventually introducing new employees and taking on more qualified tasks are important and natural parts of your professional development. The department offers excellent conditions for further education and professional training. The work requires you to be comfortable in your leadership function and able to delegate tasks. You must be capable of complex assessments in challenging situations and know when and where to seek help from other instances. We will ensure you receive extended on-the-job training and internal leadership training. About You Are you a licensed nurse with genuine interest in emergency psychiatry? Then this might be the role for you! We are seeking someone who thrives in a dynamic environment where you can work independently and as a vital part of a cohesive team. You are confident in your professional role, have good clinical insight, and can make decisions under pressure. Experience in emergency healthcare or as a psychiatric specialist nurse is a significant advantage – but most importantly, we value your commitment, curiosity, and desire to contribute to safe and secure patient care. Welcome to apply! Meet some of our employees - Sahlgrenska University Hospital In the event of recruiting a physician/nurse with foreign certification/specialist credentials, the position will be preceded by a process to meet requirements for Swedish certification/specialist credentials. New graduate nurses will be part of the Clinical Base Year, our introduction program. The Clinical Base Year is mandatory and lasts throughout the first year of employment. It includes lectures, nursing supervision, and practical training at the Simulation Center. Additionally, you will rotate through at least two different departments to broaden your competence. [The rest of the document remains the same as the original text.]