About this role
Together, we are developing Sahlgrenska University Hospital for a sustainable future. Our goal is to transform healthcare to become Europe’s leading university hospital by 2032. Together with our 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 objectives focus on providing the highest quality of care, where the patient is always in focus. We offer healthcare locally and regionally, as well as highly specialized care to patients across the country and abroad. Our employees are our strength, contributing to knowledge exchange at both national and international levels. With digital tools and new working methods, we can simplify daily operations at the hospital and offer modern, accessible, and efficient care of the highest quality.
About us
Forensic Psychiatry is a unique division within Sahlgrenska University Hospital, located in Gunnilse, approximately 20 minutes by public transport from central Gothenburg.
The mission of Forensic Psychiatry is to provide individually tailored psychiatric care and rehabilitation for patients who have been sentenced to care. The division operates both outpatient and inpatient facilities with heightened security classifications and also cares for individuals detained under other legislation who require acute psychiatric specialist care. Forensic Psychiatry has a societal protection responsibility, aiming for patients to successfully reintegrate into society without recidivism due to mental illness. Thus, Forensic Psychiatry has a dual mission: both societal protection and care.
The division has six inpatient units, in addition to an activity center, an outpatient clinic, and other units with critical functions. Our units work closely with the research unit CELAM (Center for Ethics, Law, and Mental Health).
What do we offer you?
Forensic Psychiatry conducts and develops specialist care with a focus on interdisciplinary treatment and rehabilitation. Our goal is to provide a stimulating and developmental workplace where you will collaborate with colleagues from various professions to deliver care, rehabilitation, and treatment.
You will have access to continuous professional development according to local objectives and personal interests.
You will have access to the division’s rehabilitation facilities, such as a gym and swimming pool. We offer wellness benefits and occupational health services.
Job Responsibilities
As a caregiver, you will work with patient care and societal protection. You will be part of a team comprising various professional categories, where you, as a caregiver, hold an important role. Alongside your colleagues, you will work on a long-term care plan, where you will play a motivating, supportive, and active role in the patient’s rehabilitation. Documentation in patient journals is also an essential part of the work.
Your responsibilities include maintaining a good work environment within the care unit together with your colleagues. Your approach and contributions are crucial for the work environment to be characterized by calmness, well-being, care, and security.
You are also expected to participate in ongoing physical self-protection training alongside your colleagues. This role includes medication management under delegation, sample collection, and monitoring of vital parameters.
About you
We are looking for a qualified nursing assistant. Experience in forensic psychiatry and/or psychiatry is an advantage. You are a calm and secure individual with a genuine interest in people in vulnerable situations. You have the ability to listen, set boundaries, and motivate. You demonstrate structure in your work and are accountable.
We value flexibility and teamwork, especially as we collaborate closely with our emergency units, mobile teams, and outpatient clinic. Personal suitability is of great importance.
We look forward to your application!
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As of July 1, 2023, the title of nursing assistant is a protected professional title. This means you will need a certificate from the National Board of Health and Welfare to use the title within healthcare and social services. You can read more about the protected title for nursing assistants on the National Board of Health and Welfare’s website, which also outlines the applicable transitional regulations: Nursing Assistant becomes a protected professional title July 1, 2023 - Certification (socialstyrelsen.se).
About Västra Götaland Region
Västra Götaland Region serves the people of Västra Götaland. We ensure access to quality healthcare for everyone. We work towards sustainable development and growth, a good environment, improved public health, a rich cultural life, and good transportation across Västra Götaland.
Västra Götaland Region actively works to digitalize more working methods. To be part of the digital transformation, you should possess fundamental skills and be able to use digital tools and services. You should be able to seek information, communicate, interact digitally, be aware of risks, and be motivated to participate in development and learning.
Västra Götaland Region mobilizes all permanent employees.
If you want to know more about Västra Götaland Region, you can visit our introduction for new employees at the link https://www.vgregion.se/introduktion. You can also read more in the presentation