Adult Psychiatry Nurse

We are now seeking you who want to become our new colleague at Department 21. In September, we moved into the newly built psychiatric house on the hospital grounds in Västervik, where we have now gathered all adult psychiatry and forensic psychiatry in the same building. Welcome to apply today! Here you will meet patients with varying needs, ranging from short-term acute interventions to more long-term medical and treatment-related efforts. Your work tasks include medication management, psychiatric nursing and assessment, supportive conversations, telephone counseling, and documentation. Our operation is characterized by strong patient focus, high quality and safety, and close collaboration between different professional groups. We have a close and good dialogue between outpatient and inpatient care with short decision-making paths. We offer good opportunities to continuously develop and learn in your work. As a new employee in our organization, you will receive an in-depth basic and introductory training to complement the workplace introduction. In your position, you will also have the opportunity for: - Relocation allowance for those moving to Västervik - Special compensation during weekends - Continuous supervision - Training employment where you can further educate yourself during paid work hours - Flexible working hours - Adapt working hours to your individual needs and wishes - Health and wellness allowance and opportunity to rent a bicycle with gross salary deduction - Extra vacation days when you turn 40 and 50 years old Curious? Send your application as soon as possible; we will conduct interviews on an ongoing basis during the application period. About You You are a licensed nurse and enjoy working in a solution-focused manner. Very good collaboration skills and ability to create trusting relationships are important in the role. Since you will be working with patients in vulnerable situations, you must have a respectful and professional approach and be able to provide patients with a low-affect response. As a nurse, you have a leadership role in the department, which means you need to communicate easily, be clear, and take initiative at work. To thrive with us, you need to enjoy varied work, be flexible in your approach, and have the ability to adapt to changing needs and circumstances. With commitment and a positive attitude, you will contribute together with your colleagues to a good work climate where we all collaborate and help each other. Previous work experience in psychiatry, treatment homes, correctional services, or similar activities is meritorious. Your Future Workplace Department 21 is an acute and treatment ward. Primarily, patients are cared for under the Compulsory Psychiatric Care Act (LPT), but also patients with substance abuse issues who need care and detoxification are treated here. Patients are also cared for on a voluntary basis. You will meet patients with varying diagnoses, conditions, and needs, which makes the work varied and developing. We are part of the Psychiatric Administration in Region Kalmar County. The administration has a total of 600 employees working with specialist psychiatric care for adults, children and adolescents, forensic psychiatric care, and rehabilitation care. We work based on the vision: A specialized psychiatry at the forefront. Region Kalmar County is responsible for healthcare, dental care, folk high schools, culture, public transport, and regional development. We are over 7,000 employees who all work together for a healthier, safer, and richer life for the county's inhabitants. With us, you get many benefits and one of Sweden's best collective agreements. We meet people in all stages of life and have meaningful and developing work – every day. Region Kalmar County offers all employees a 100% position. If you work part-time but wish to work full-time, an increase in position can be offered at another workplace. We want you to attach your CV, personal letter, and relevant educational certificates for the position to your application. To quality assure the recruitment process in Region Kalmar County, we want you to apply for the position in our recruitment system and not via email or in paper format. We welcome calls from those interested in the job but decline offers from those selling advertisements and recruitment services.