About this role
Emergency Department, Värnamo Hospital
Are you looking for a varied job where you can be part of a positive and committed team? With us, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your professional role and contribute to a safe summer for our patients. We warmly welcome you to apply for a summer job at the emergency department of Värnamo Hospital!
Role as Nurse Assistant/Care Assistant
Patients of varying ages with medical, surgical, or orthopedic conditions come to our emergency department. Here, you'll work with acutely ill patients. The work is diverse with varied patient flow and significant personal responsibility. Focus is placed on care, observation of patient health status, vital parameter checks, sample collection, casting, and patient transports. We work extensively in teams and place great importance on collaboration skills. As a new nurse assistant/care assistant, you'll work days, evenings, and weekends.
Your Future Workplace
The emergency department at Värnamo Hospital handles acute medical conditions and accidents that cannot be managed within primary care. We are open 24/7, every day of the year. Patients arrive by self-referral, referral from various healthcare providers such as medical centers, clinics, 1177, or by ambulance. Around 50 people work here, in addition to doctors staffing various on-call lines. We are a well-functioning emergency department, even by national standards. For several years, we've been in the top three of the country's emergency departments regarding patient wait times. Our goal is for patients to be fully treated within 4 hours of arrival. Currently, we are the emergency department in Sweden with the fastest processing times. We place great emphasis on continuously improving flow and providing good, safe care to our patients.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a qualified nurse assistant or a student studying nursing or medicine. We prefer candidates who have completed at least three semesters, but individual assessments can be made earlier. To ensure the best summer scheduling, we appreciate candidates who can work six consecutive weeks during the summer. Orientation occurs in addition to these weeks.
You thrive in a workplace offering opportunities to work with diverse tasks at a varied pace. It's important that you are flexible with a pleasant demeanor. As an emergency department staff member, you'll work independently but with support from experienced colleagues when new. To succeed and enjoy your role, we seek someone stable and controlled in stressful situations, with the ability to remain calm during emergencies. We place significant importance on collaboration skills and personal suitability.
Our Offer to You
We offer a varied job where no two days are alike. For summer 2026, we are hiring nurse assistants/care assistants for summer vacation positions.
"It was an exciting, fun, and educational job where anything can happen. Lovely and helpful colleagues make the job even more enjoyable." - Ebba, who previously worked a summer job at Värnamo Hospital's emergency department.
We understand that being new to a job isn't always easy, so we do our best to ensure you feel secure and well-prepared for your summer job. Before starting, you'll receive a thorough introduction tailored to your needs and experience. We offer two orientation days for all summer employees, covering the most crucial aspects of emergency care. We'll customize your training individually and ensure regular check-ins with you.
Interested candidates should contact nursing unit managers Maria Karlsson (010-244 74 34) or Jenny Johansson (010-244 74 31).
Please submit your application as soon as possible, no later than February 28, 2026. Be sure to include practical experience, work history, examination certificates, and any relevant documentation.